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Research Administrator Institute of Development Studies

Research Administrator (Ref: 486)

Full time (35 hours per week)

£19,526 – £22,476 per annum, depending on experience


The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is a leading global charity for research, teaching and information on international development, based in Brighton.

Our vision is a world in which poverty does not exist, social justice prevails and economic
growth is focused on improving human wellbeing.

We are recruiting a Research Administrator to join the Knowledge, Technology and Society (KNOTS) team

This post involves providing administrative support to a number of Academic Fellows in the team, you will therefore need to be flexible and have the ability to manage sometimes conflicting priorities in order to meet deadlines. In addition to a range of administrative duties you will also be expected to liaise effectively with team members and other departments; organise workshops and international travel arrangements; and copy edit articles for publication. Applicants will need to demonstrate successful administrative experience, excellent communication skills and numeracy in order to assist with project planning and budgets. Website editing experience would also be useful.

If you are a non-EU National then please refer to the UK Border Agency website, www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk for information regarding your eligibility to work in the UK.

Closing date: 09 March 2012, Midday

Interview date: Week commencing 19 March 2012

OFFICIAL APPLICATION FORMS ONLY, CVs are not accepted

For further information and to download an application form
please log on to http://www.ids.ac.uk/go/jobs

Alternatively to receive an electronic or hard copy please email Human Resources, hr@ids.ac.uk

Please ensure that you quote the correct reference number


IDS values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities; applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates who meet the stated criteria.