Overview
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Base pay and conditions
Salary: Band B £24,961 per annum
Hours: Full Time OR Part Time (minimum 22 hours per week) (We understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to discuss the possibility of flexible working with applicants)
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (2 years)
Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, UK Astronomy Technology Centre, Edinburgh.
About the organisation
Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers, technicians and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it’s sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society.
Come and discover how much you can achieve when you’re surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity.
As a science-driven, professional engineering organisation, we employ state-of-the-art technologies across all our products, including complex optical and infra-red detectors, vacuum-cryogenics, control electronics and software, for both astronomy and non-astronomy applications; and we manage collaborations with academic and industrial partners around the world.
Responsibilities
* Organising and preparing for formal meetings and workshops; taking meeting notes and actions if required.
* Helping to organise departmental national and international travel, working with travel providers.
* Supporting shipping and receiving for projects, handling relevant paperwork.
* Running standard reports from management information systems.
* Providing administrative support to local teams (e.g., Public Engagement team and onsite Visitors' Centre).
* Providing administrative support to projects (e.g., minute taking, financial reporting).
* Supporting office procurement needs and managing purchase orders in conjunction with Shared Business Services.
Person specification / Qualifications
* Minimum of two SQA Highers or equivalent, including English at Grade C or better.
* National 5 or equivalent Mathematics at Grade C or better (or Higher Maths).
* Experience with office administration.
* Computer literate with good Microsoft Office tools and SharePoint experience.
* Proactive, organized with good attention to detail.
* Able to work well under pressure when there are tight deadlines.
Eligibility to work
As this job does not fulfil the UK Government minimum criterion for obtaining sponsored migrant worker status, we will be unable to apply for sponsorship for anyone not eligible to work in the UK. At interview, shortlisted candidates are required to bring identification documents proving the right to work in the UK. For eligibility checks, see: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/y
Benefits
STFC offers a wide range of benefits, including 30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days) and opportunities for learning and development. More information: https://stfccareers.co.uk/rewards-and-benefits/
We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Whatever our role, we have the freedom to explore, learn and connect as a community that shares knowledge and supports one another.
Closing date
The closing date for applications is 5th October 2025.
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