The Scotch Whisky Research Institute
Current Vacancies
Information Administrator
About this job
The Information Administrator role at SWRI covers the support and administration of a variety of information resources. The successful candidate will act as a public face of SWRI, receiving visitors, fielding communications and directing inquiries to members of staff. Support of SWRI’s computing infrastructure is a key component of the role, involving management of the IT equipment and implementation of IT policies. Other information resources the successful candidate will administer include our internal and external websites, a large archive of scientific literature and our quality system.
We are looking for someone that is organised and confident, with a personable, outgoing and helpful attitude and experience of using computers and information technology effectively.
A comprehensive training programme will be provided in-house and through external training courses. A competitive package, including a generous Group Personal Pension Plan and private medical insurance, will be offered.
Main Duties
- Support and maintenance of the IT infrastructure, providing assistance to the Information Manager, external IT support and members of staff.
- Providing reception duties and support for meetings.
- Administrative support of the quality system.
- Management of scientific literature databases.
- Maintenance and administration of the SWRI’s public and private websites.
Essential Requirements
- Clear and positive organisational and communication skills.
- Effective team-working ability.
- Confidence in the use of IT.
- Experience in working in a public-facing role.
- An aptitude for problem-solving.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience of working within a scientific or technical environment.
- IT based qualifications.
To apply
Please send your CV and covering letter to Dr Ian Goodall, Senior Scientist at recruit@swri.co.uk. The closing date for applications is Monday 18th December 2023.