Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute

Salary in the region of £26,031 per annum dependent on experience plus excellent benefits. Wellcome Sanger Institute is looking for a Junior Materials Controller to join the Stores department. Reporting to the Head of Stores, you will be responsible for providing efficient stock control duties for mid-low value inventory consumables to ensure supply is readily available to support our scientific programmes. You will communicate and interact well with our internal customers, Procurement, Finance department and suppliers in a professional and confident manner. Stores is a busy environment which operates goods inwards and portering services to the Institute. We are a team of eleven made up of a Head of Stores, Materials Controller, Stores Supervisor, a part-time Stores Administrator and seven Stores Assistants. We hold 500+ inventory products in stores from plates, petri dishes, gloves and tubes through to high throughput, high value kitted reagents for our Scientific departments here at the Institute Essential Skills Good passes in GCSE/O level English and Maths CIPS - Level 1 & 2 Proficient work experience which has ideally been acquired in either higher education or commercial sectors, including good experience in an administrative role Experience with stock control software Good problem-solving skills Highly organised and able to work under instruction as well as own initiative Strong communication skills and the ability to engage competently and confidently at every level of business Be professionally presentable, enthusiastic, driven and self-motivated, with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload Good knowledge of Word and Excel Previous experience and knowledge of the stock control management systems Good communication skills. Should be able to extract key information from both supplier and customer to make logical and sensible decisions Good housekeeping practices Other information The Wellcome Sanger Institute is a charitably funded research centre and committed to training the next generation of genome scientists. Focused on understanding the role of genetics in health and disease and a world leader in the genomic revolution, our mission is to use genome sequences to advance understanding of human and pathogen biology in order to improve human health. We aim to provide results that can be translated into diagnostics, treatments or therapies that reduce global health burdens. Our science is large-scale and organised into Programmes, led by our Faculty who conceive and deliver our science, and supported by our Scientific Operations teams responsible for all data production pipelines at the Institute. Our Benefits: Our employees have access to a comprehensive range of benefits and facilities including: Group Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance Group Income Protection Private Health Insurance 25 days annual leave, increasing by one day a year to a maximum of 30 Family friendly environment including options for flexible and part-time working, a childcare voucher scheme, Campus Nursery and Summer holiday club Two days paid Employee Volunteering Leave a year Employee Discount Scheme Campus Gym, tennis courts, cricket pitch and sports hall plus a range of dining facilities Active Campus Sports and Social Club Free Campus Bus Service Genome Research Limited hold an Athena SWAN Bronze Award and will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive. Please include a covering letter and CV with your application Closing date: 20th January 2019

Salary in the region of £26,529 - £32,099 per annum, plus benefits We have a new opportunity for an experienced and motivated Administrator to join the Scientific Operations team. You will be joining a small group of administrators that work closely with the Scientific Operations Senior Management Team (SMT) and their areas to support operational delivery. You will provide high level administrative support to the Head of Cellular Operations and the Head of Strategic Relations and Delivery. This will include but will not be limited to: diary management meeting organisation and note taking travel arrangements project coordination and support recruitment and HR support You will be a confident administrator with the ability to see the bigger picture, spot areas of improvement and relish being part of a small supportive team, and be a visible contributor to the wider Scientific Operations group. What we can offer you: In addition to a competitive salary and a variety of benefits you will have the opportunity to expand and develop your role over time, tackle new projects that excite and interest you, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of Scientific Operations. We value the insights of our support team and you will be invited to attend and be an active participant in our regular Senior Management meetings. There are a range of training courses facilitated on site throughout the year and opportunities to gain qualifications relevant to your role outside of the campus. Essential Skills Proficient in diary management Minute taking, organisation of committee meetings and management of actions lists Excellent interpersonal skills and confident at communicating and establishing relationships with all levels of staff, verbal and written A can-do approach to supporting the senior members of staff Ability to organise and prioritise own workload A flexible approach and ability to manage priorities and to respond to changes in workload at short notice Ability to work as part of a team and independently Computer literacy to include the Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook Other information Closing Date: 18th January, 2018 Scientific Operations comprises around a third of the Institute and is essential to the amazing science that happens on Campus. Activities within Scientific Operations include DNA sequencing, cellular generation, gene-editing, model organisms and software development amongst many others. The Wellcome Sanger Institute is a charitably funded research centre and committed to training the next generation of genome scientists. Focused on understanding the role of genetics in health and disease and a world leader in the genomic revolution, our mission is to use genome sequences to advance understanding of human and pathogen biology in order to improve human health. We aim to provide results that can be translated into diagnostics, treatments or therapies that reduce global health burdens. Our science is large-scale and organised into Programmes, led by our Faculty who conceive and deliver our science, and supported by our Scientific Operations teams responsible for all data production pipelines at the Institute. Our Benefits: Our employees have access to a comprehensive range of benefits and facilities including: Group Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance Group Income Protection Private Health Insurance 25 days annual leave, increasing by one day a year to a maximum of 30 Family friendly environment including options for flexible and part-time working, a childcare voucher scheme and Campus Nursery Two days paid Employee Volunteering Leave a year Employee Discount Scheme Campus Gym, tennis courts, cricket pitch and sports hall plus a range of dining facilities Active Campus Sports and Social Club Free Campus Bus Service Genome Research Limited hold an Athena SWAN Bronze Award and will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.

Salary range: £26,320 to £28,500 per annum depending on experience plus excellent benefits. Fixed term-Maternity Cover We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to work closely with the Conference and Events and Operational teams to take accurate client bookings and expand our current range of services offered to clients to include a complete Events Management package where requested. You will be responsible for the overall onsite coordination to ensure the events run smoothly and are well managed and serviced. You will give support to, assist and advise clients on how to run their events effectively and to the high standard expected. This will require an understanding of the venue and the resources available as well as having an in depth understanding and knowledge of both the event and the client needs. You will maintain and develop lasting relationship with clients, agencies, relevant trade organisations and suppliers. Essential Skills Educated to degree level or extensive event organising experience Knowledge and previous application of Kinetics is essential Excellent communication written and oral; networking and negotiation skills Ability to develop good working relationships with people at all levels Methodical and well-organised approach to work Multi-tasking skills Self-motivated and responsible Ability to cope with pressure and meet tight deadlines Must be able to work as part of a team within a defined organisational structure Must be able to work flexible hours Experience of database entry, along with good knowledge of MS Office applications (especially Excel and Word) Ideal Skills Experience in scientific administration working with academic researchers or commercial clients organising workshops, conferences or other events Knowledge and previous experience of Events Force is desirable. Other information The Wellcome Genome Campus Conference Centre boasts world-class event and meeting spaces designed for knowledge sharing in the scientific research community. It combines stunning contemporary architecture with the Grade II*- listed Hinxton Hall, offering flexible meeting rooms for 12 to 300, as well as accommodation and catering, all set in the tranquil Campus grounds. The Wellcome Genome Campus Conference Centre is part of Connecting Science. conferencecentre Wellcome Genome Campus Connecting Science's mission is to enable everyone to explore genomic science and its impact on research, health and society. We connect researchers, health professionals and the wider public, creating opportunities and spaces to explore genomic science and its impact on people. Connecting Science inspires new thinking, sparks conversation, supports learning and measures attitudes, drawing on the ground-breaking research taking place on the Wellcome Genome Campus. connectingscience Our Campus: Set over 125 acres , the stunning and dynamic Wellcome Genome Campus is the biggest aggregate concentration of people in the world working on the common theme of Genomes and BioData. It brings together a diverse and exceptional scientific community, committed to delivering life-changing science with the reach, scale and imagination to solve some of humanity's greatest challenges. It is home to some of the world's foremost institutes and organisations in genomics and computational biology, including the Wellcome Sanger Institute which is the largest organisation on Campus, the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), Open Targets and Genomics England. Genome Research Limited hold an Athena SWAN Bronze Award and will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive. Our Benefits include: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, Group Income Protection, Healthcare scheme, Childcare Vouchers, Workplace Nursery and 25 days Annual Leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30, plus Bank Holidays. We also have a gym, two cafes, dining facilities, and a free campus bus service. Please include a cover letter alongside your CV, explaining your suitability to the role. Closing date for applications: 14th January 2019, application however applications will be considered and reviewed on an on-going basis and therefore the post may be filled before the deadline.