NMR Administrative Officer

NMR Administrative Officer )

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The Department of Physics seeks to appoint an Administrative Officer to provide high‑level financial and administrative support for the UKRI‑funded UK High‑Field Solid‑State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) National Research Facility (NRF). The role will be based in the Department of Physics, with the post holder also a member of the Physics professional services team.

You will work closely with the Director, Professor Steven Brown, the Technical Director, Dr Dinu Iuga, and the Facility Management Team (FMT – five staff across Physics and Chemistry). You will establish strong working relationships with the NRF’s Facility Executive (FE – 9 senior solid‑state NMR spectroscopist scientists from 6 UK universities) and Oversight Committee (OC), as well as with industrial users and key external partners such as spectrometer and probe manufacturers and cryogen suppliers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative support to facilitate the use of the three facility instruments, serving as the first point of contact for all administrative and financial enquiries.
• Liaising with users before, during and after their visits, including responsibility for their accommodation on campus.
• Assisting the Director and the FMT in preparing reports for the FE, OC and UKRI, particularly financial statements and detailed spectrometer‑usage reports.
• Organising and supporting meetings and events that promote the Facility’s activities, and maintaining the Facility’s website and social media presence.
• Supporting flexible working arrangements (part‑time or job share) if requested.

Applicants should bring a wealth of experience from a relevant administrative environment, ideally within a university research or finance setting.

• Experience in financial administration with good knowledge of budget management, financial reporting and processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for collaborative work.
• Exceptional organisation, planning and time‑management skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

For detailed experience and skills requirements, please refer to the attached PDF (JD – NMR Administrative Officer (111206).pdf).

We will consider applications for employment on a part‑time or other flexible working basis, despite the position being advertised as full‑time.

• Attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• On‑site childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Childcare can be provided for you at the University of Warwick Nursery () in order for you to attend the interview. Childcare is subject to availability of places at the Nursery.

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

• Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
• The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
• All employees, volunteers and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction. Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels.

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