Job Title: Support Assistant
School: School of Biomedical Sciences
Campus: Coleraine
Salary: £25,804-£28,031
Permanent / Full-Time
Closing Date: 9th December 2025
Reference Number: 039806
– ABOUT US –
We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.
Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.
– THE ROLE –
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of secretarial support to the Head of School/Research Director and/or staff within the School.
– ABOUT YOU –
The postholder will be working as an integral member of the business support team within the School, promoting a teamwork ethos, supervising other clerical staff and providing guidance and support where necessary. The post holder will be responsible for initiating, responding to and re-directing (as necessary) internal and external enquiries by phone, mail and email, creating a customer-focused and student-centred culture; liaising with senior officers, academic and administration departments, and external bodies, to ensure effective communication. The post holder will be required to prepare and format a wide range of documentation, including reports, lecture materials, letters, agendas, minutes, etc., arranging for printing and distribution of material as required.
Please find our employee benefits on our website.
Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.
The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.
