You will work with the ASCEND-HD team to provide support to the portfolio of work being completed, including managing research participant thank-you payments and queries, event planning, preparation of written materials, and other administrative activities supporting the study and team (strong organisational skills are essential). The portfolio includes work conducted nationally, in collaboration with academic and healthcare staff, charities and community representatives across the UK, so strong communication skills across a range of formats and audiences are crucial. You will work alongside Dr Sarah Gunn (project lead) and in collaboration with the project Research Assistants and Policy Fellow to provide administration and coordination support for activities across multiple projects, between stakeholders, partners and the core team. For this post, experience of working compassionately with individuals affected by health conditions is crucial. You will be liaising with people affected by Huntington’s and their families, as well as with healthcare staff, and a sensitive approach to working with people in difficult and distressing situations is essential. While you will not be undertaking research with these populations, taking a compassionate and inclusive approach across the team is a priority and we want all our staff to reflect these values in terms of care for self and others. About you We are looking for someone t o take a key role in supporting the Wellcome-funded project “ASCEND-HD: Advancing Support and Care for Emotional Needs and Distress in Huntington’s Disease”. This project aims to improve our understanding and knowledge of mental wellbeing difficulties in the neurodegenerative condition Huntington’s disease, creating resources for the Huntington’s community, and working with a steering group of academics, healthcare professionals and third-sector representatives. Additional information Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Sarah Gunn on [email protected]. Applications for job share will be considered. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world. As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive. We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Unable to show this video due to your cookie preferences