University of Warwick
Admin Officer (PhytoPRISM) (111875-0726)
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About The Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries about the role, please contact Stephen Parnell (Associate Professor) at stephen.parnell@warwick.ac.uk.
About The Group/team
You will join the Parnell group/team in the School of Life Sciences at Warwick University.
The role is based at the Stratford Campus. Due to the location of this role based in Wellesbourne (CV35 9EQ), which is not frequently accessible by public transport, candidates will need to be able to reliably commute to site.
Please note this is an on-campus based role due to the nature of the work, therefore we cannot accommodate home-working in the initial stages of this project. It may be possible to undertake some home working at a later stage in the project but this will be with agreement of the line manager.
About You
We are looking for A good communicator who is able to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across a range of disciplines. This role will suit someone with administrative or project management skills who is well organised and self-motivated. You will need to be decisive, have excellent organisation skills with the ability to solve problems and prioritise tasks effectively.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
About The Department
School of Life Sciences
For further information about the School of Life Sciences please see our website at http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/lifesci
We believe that collegiality, openness, inclusivity and diversity are essential for an excellent research and teaching environment. Our workplace ethic has enabled us to gain the Athena SWAN Silver award. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all groups with protected characteristics traditionally under-represented in STEM fields. As part of our ongoing commitment to addressing gender equality under the Athena Swan chartermark, we would particularly encourage and welcome applications from female academics.
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About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
*World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026 **Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply
Closing Deadline: Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
To apply, please click APPLY below and submit an application form by the closing deadline.
You will be asked to include a CV and Cover Letter. These documents should:
- Outline employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
- Demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description using clear examples.
Please ensure your application clearly evidences the essential criteria, as the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application if these are not demonstrated.**
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Applications must be submitted through the warwick-careers.tal.net portal before the closing deadline. We recommend completing your application form in good time, as the advert will automatically close at the deadline.
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What we Offer
We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including
- An attractive pension scheme.
- 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
- Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
- Onsite childcare facilities.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements.
Where possible, we offer hybrid working arrangements that combine office-based and remote working. Opportunities for hybrid working will depend on the requirements of the role, business needs of the department and can be discussed during the recruitment process.
For more information, see here.
We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see: Our Commitments | University of Warwick
Job Description
[JD - Admin Officer (PhytoPRISM) (111875).pdf – 149KB](Opens in a new window)
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