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The National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) is a distributed research centre with over 100 scientists from both Universities and research organisations in the UK.
Hosted by the University of Leicester, the NCEO provides long-term strategic research in environmental science using data from satellites in space. The NCEO’s main stakeholder is the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), part of United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI).
At NCEO, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment, advocating for equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), promoting exemplary working practices, and nurturing the next generation of scientists. As a distributed organisation, NCEO has staff located across renowned universities and world-class facilities. We aim to adhere to host institution policies, adding our own organisational values where possible. Our distribution allows us to collaborate with educational institutions throughout the UK. With scientists spanning across disciplines, we actively encourage and support cross-disciplinary collaboration to foster personal and professional growth among our staff while maintaining a strong sense of identity within NCEO. You an find more information about equality, diversity and inclusion practices and policies here.
Positions advertised at current NCEO universities and institutions in the UK will be listed below when available:
Personal Assistant
We are looking for a Personal Assistant to provide secretariat and administrative support to the NCEO Executive Director. The Director leads a national, cross-university, research council-funded centre specialising in observations of the Earth from satellites in space.
The post holder will support the Director by organising diary appointments, dealing with enquiries, supporting the Director in his tasks, receiving visitors, arranging meetings and making travel arrangements.
The role is based at our headquarters, Space Park Leicester. Working in our Headquarters environment at Space Park, alongside the Director, is an important aspect of the role. We offer flexibility to work from home, currently on one or two days per week depending on the Director’s plans, meetings, and staffing of the offices.
This is a unique opportunity to work with a national UK and specialist research centre with a profile across the UK, linking a dedicated group of researchers, practitioners and operations staff across a number of UK universities and research institutes.
Open Access Course
We offer a diverse range of specialised training programs throughout the academic year. These programs are open to researchers from all backgrounds, offering opportunities for skill development and knowledge enhancement.
Whether you’re a novice or an expert, our courses are designed to accommodate diverse skill levels. Additionally, we provide bespoke programs tailored to specific needs. For further information or to inquire about our training opportunities, please feel free to reach out to us.
