LGC is an international life sciences company working with customers in the government, academic, pharmaceutical, agricultural biotechnology, food, environment, security and sports sectors to achieve excellence in investigative, diagnostic and measurement science. LGC’s Grant Management Group (GMG) are experts in managing research funding to maximise its impact. 

On behalf of the UK Department of Health and Social Care, GMG manages important components of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR): the NIHR Research Coordinating Centre and the NIHR Office for Clinical Research Infrastructure (NOCRI). The NIHR is a large, multi-faceted and nationally distributed organisation funded through the Department of Health and Social Care. Together, NIHR people, facilities and systems represent the most integrated clinical and social care research system in the world, driving research from bench to bedside for the benefit of patients and the economy.

Other UK based GMG customers include NHS England - for the delivery of the Small Businesses Research Initiative (SBRI) Healthcare, the NHS Cancer Programme Open Innovation Call and the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health and Care Award - and Health Care Research Wales, for the delivery of a new Integrated Health and Care Research Funding Scheme.

GMG is looking for a Project Support Officer to support the Business Transformation team in leading GMG’s contribution and response to One NIHR, a large-scale business change programme established in 2022 with the aim of making NIHR easier to navigate and work with. As an administrative professional, you will play a crucial role in supporting the activities of One NIHR. If you are an experienced administrator with strong IT skills and a passion for making a difference, we want to hear from you. 

Role description 

• Provide workstream support for the One NIHR Theme 2 Business Process Standardisation Workstream and Standard Application Workstream
• Organizing virtual meetings on platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams
• Preparing meeting materials such as agendas and presentations
• Minute writing for a variety of team meetings involving both internal and external staff
• Preparing and maintaining online documents, spreadsheets, and templates
• Organizing and managing online folders and filing structures
• Managing a mailbox, responding to queries or escalating to appropriate colleagues as required
• Take the initiative to suggest improvements to your areas of responsibility
• Carry out other administrative tasks as required by the Business Transformation Team

• Minimum 12 months of experience in an administrative or project support role
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above, including maths and English 
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, working to challenging targets and deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and command of written and spoken English
• Meticulous attention to detail and accurate record-keeping
• Demonstrated capability to work autonomously, adhere to guidelines, and actively seek innovative resolutions
• Excellent problem solving skills, with a solution based approach
• Determination to achieve goals and strive for improvements
• Strong team working abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google suite

Why work for us?
Join our team and you’ll be working with an exceptional organisation who manage high quality health and care research for the benefit of patients and the public. NIHR is one of the UK’s largest funder of health and care research.

Salary & Benefits 
£31,100 per year 
Bonus - subject to company performance
25 days annual leave, plus public holidays (UK)
Enhanced contributory pension scheme
Life Insurance
Benenden Healthcare
Season Ticket Loan
Laptop, IT equipment and remote IT support

This will be a full-time, permanent position 

This is an office based, home working (hybrid) role with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices a minimum of 4 days a month, which might increase, subject to team requirements. 

Application
If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a 'Statement of Suitability' that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the 'Required Criteria' outlined in the job description. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with the LGC Group. 

NB: The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 3rd January 2025 and interviews are to take place during the week commencing 6th January. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.