Details of the role:
Working pattern: Monday – Friday. Peak activity during recruitment cycles may require occasional early starts, evenings or short periods of flexible working. This is a full-time, hybrid (3 days a week) permanent position on Crick Terms and Conditions of Employment
Salary: From £45,350 with benefits, subject to skills and experience
Application closing date: 11th of January at 23.59
About us
The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.
The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.
About the role
We are looking for an organised and pro-active Research Management Administration Officer to join our Research Management support team.
This role plays a vital role in sustaining the Crick’s scientific culture by leading lectures, seminars, symposia, and other key events that showcase diverse scientific exchange.
Working closely with the Assistant Research Director and Communications team, you’ll ensure these activities are effectively planned, delivered, and promoted. You’ll take ownership of discourse events end to end, while contributing to faculty retreats and advisory board meetings. The role also supports group leader recruitment, coordinating symposia, interviews, and candidate visits to integrate them into the wider programme of scientific dialogue.
We’re looking for someone with strong event experience, a passion for science, and ideally some recruitment knowledge, who can build relationships, bring enthusiasm, and deliver world class events.
What you will be doing
As a Research Management Officer at the Crick, you will:
Scientific discourse
* Lead the Crick’s scientific discourse activities, including Crick Lectures, Insight Lectures, Annual Science Meeting, Annual Technology Meeting, Medicine at the Crick, Interest Groups and Crick Conferences.
* Coordinate invitations, logistics, scheduling, itineraries, publicity, travel, and on-the-day delivery for high-profile speakers and events.
* Coordinate and work closely with committees responsible for discourse (e.g. Lecture Committee, ASM Committee, Conferences Committee), working closely with the ARD for Scientific Discourse.
* Maintain an integrated events calendar to ensure coherence and diversity of speakers and disciplines, and track expenditure against discourse budget codes (the postholder is not a budget holder).
Group leader recruitment
* Support and coordinate group leader recruitment symposia, chalk talks, and interview events, ensuring professional delivery and strong faculty engagement.
* Assist with candidate itineraries for seminar and chalk talk visits, reimbursements and visitor experience.
* Support onboarding of successful candidates with a focus on integration into the Crick’s scientific community and discourse culture.
Please see full job description here
About you
You will have:
* Experience coordinating scientific events in a research environment. *
* Experience independently delivering complex events and logistics to a high standard. *
* Experience supporting recruitment or selection processes. *
* Confidence in managing busy diaries, logistics, and speaker/candidate interactions. *
* Proficient with Microsoft 365, database management, and able to learn web-based systems*
* Project management skills
* Familiarity with applicant tracking/databases (desirable)
*Minimum Requirements
About Working at the Crick
Our values
Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture
* We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently.
* We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.
* We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.
At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email: karen.au@crick.ac.uk
Find out more about life at the Crick.
What will you receive?
At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development:
* Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
* Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.
* Health & Well-being:
* 24/7 GP consultation services.
* Occupational health services and mental health support programs.
* Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.
* Work-Life Balance:
* Back-up care for dependents.
* Childcare support allowance.
* Annual leave purchase options.
* Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.
* Perks:
* Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts.
* Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.
Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed.
We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.