INSTITUTE OF COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE, Attention and Cognitive Control Laboratory
Job Title:
Research and Enterprise executive assistant
Salary:
Grade 4- Grade 5 (minimum £11.12 per hour)
Reports to:
Professor Nilli Lavie
Role Overview
The role holder will support the Head of the Attention and Cognitive Control Laboratory in all
aspects of their duties undertaking a wide range of management, planning and organisational
and communication responsibilities.
Duties and responsibilities of the post
The main duties and responsibilities of the post will include:
 Provide full management support– diary, meeting schedules, handling correspondence,
travel arrangements, etc. for the Head of Laboratory.
 Facilitate effective liaison between Head of Laboratory and other project partners,
senior academics and administrators within UCL and other outside bodies (including
industry and enterprise).

Assist with the write up of reports, presentations and communications.
 Assist with lab management and project planning, arranging events ‐ meetings,
lunches, dinners, seminars, symposia – including organising venues, agenda for the event,
and catering arrangements.
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Dealing with general enquiries / any other tasks assigned by the Head of Laboratory.
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Undertaking role of meeting secretary as required.
 Provide and analyse new information related to enterprise projects to the Head of
Laboratory as requested.
 Act as communications co-ordinator - disseminate information in a timely manner
through a variety of media.
 Maintain information on the Laboratory website, as well as other communication
channels (e.g. Twitter, LinkedIn).

Undertake any other duties as advised by the Head of Laboratory.
Person Specification
Requirements
1.
Criteria
E / D*
Education, Qualifications and Training
Higher education to degree level or equivalent, or a good level E
of relevant experience.
2.
Skills and Ability
Excellent time management ability, and ability to prioritise
multiple tasks to achieve high standards to tight deadlines.
E
Ability to exercise discretion and preserve confidentiality.
E
Strong analytical and organisational skills with solution‐led
approach.
E
Able to work independently using well developed initiative
under minimal supervision, while recognising when
advice/input needs to be sought.
E
Confidence to commit to work collaboratively, flexibly and
effectively with colleagues.
E
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
E
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to liaise effectively with
people at all levels.
Numeracy – ability to gather and analyse data, use of
spreadsheets, graphic presentations.
E
Understanding of basic statistical concepts (e.g. mean,
standard deviation)
D
E
Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, databases, E
email, internet, etc.).
Use of web-authoring tools
E
3.
Personal qualities
Sympathetic, approachable manner but strong and directional E
and able to exercise discretion in handling confidential
matters.
To display a professional attitude towards colleagues and
E
others.
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