Contract: Permanent
About us
The CRUK Scotland Institute is a cancer research institute, situated in Glasgow with approximately 250 researchers split across 30 research groups consisting of PIs, postdoctoral scientists, PhD students and scientific officers. It is one of Europe's leading cancer research centres, supporting cutting-edge work into the molecular mechanisms of cancer development. As well as core support from Cancer Research UK, the Institute also receives an additional third of its total income from external grants and industry collaborations. It has an excellent reputation for fundamental cancer research, including world-class metabolism studies and renowned in vivo modelling of tumour growth and metastasis.
Position outline
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to provide high-quality personal assistant support to members of our Faculty Team which is comprised of scientific and operational managers who require varying degrees of administrative support including diary management, travel booking, arranging meetings and venues, preparing expenses and minute taking. This will include booking rooms and venues, organising catering and on occasion preparing agendas and minuting meetings.
You will be highly motivated, looking for a challenge and able to work on your own initiative. You will have significant experience working in a PA role, along with experience of working with senior managers. Experience of working within an academic, clinical or scientific environment is desirable. You will possess excellent communication skills, be proficient with using standard Microsoft Office suite of packages
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Our vision is to build and maintain a diverse and inclusive research culture based on our shared values of Innovate, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence. These values, which underpin our behaviours and everything we do, allow all our people to realise their full potential. The diversity of our staff and students is also what makes the Institute such a vibrant place to work and advance discoveries in cancer research. Family friendly policies, our collaborative ethos, a focus on good mental health and well-being and opportunities for all help to create an enjoyable and inclusive workplace where your voice matters.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 40.5 days annual leave including bank holidays (FTE)
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Free life assurance scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Additional maternity pay for 6 months at full salary
- Shared parental leave including up to 6 weeks paid at full salary
- Cycle to work scheme saving tax and NI on cycle purchase and spreading repayments over up to 12 months
- Access to employee benefit schemes with discounts on supermarkets, cinema, travel and much more.
- On-site secure parking
Closing Date: 24th August 2026
