At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential admin support for the UK's largest MND clinical trial.
- Company: Join a vibrant team at the University of Edinburgh.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, and flexible work options.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse community championing equality and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in groundbreaking medical research.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 28778 - 28778 £ per year.
Grade UE04: £26,093 – £28,778 per annum. Full-time: 35 hours per week. Fixed-term: 2 years.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to join the MND‑SMART clinical trial management team based in Edinburgh. MND SMART is the largest platform clinical drug trial for Motor Neuron Disease in Europe, running across more than 25 sites. This role provides essential administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the UK’s largest MND clinical trial, supporting trial delivery and ensuring documentation is accurately prepared, maintained, and stored in line with strict ethical and MHRA regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- A competitive salary.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- Part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family‑friendly initiatives, and flexible work options.
Championing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key Dates to Note
Closing date for applications: 28th July 2026. Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm (UK time). If you are applying from outside the UK, the closing time shown on our adverts will automatically adjust to your browser’s local time zone.
How to Apply
Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
Contact
Suvankar Pal, Chief Investigator (MND‑SMART) – Judith Newton, Deputy Director, Anne Rowling Clinic –
Research and Trials Administrative Assistant employer: The University of Edinburgh
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Contact Details:
The University of Edinburgh Recruitment Team
