Shirley's main role is as PA to the Head of the Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health Group, but she also acts as secretary to the Group as a whole. Her job includes coordinating a busy electronic diary; organising meetings; making overseas travel arrangements; maintaining various group databases; dealing with expense claims; maintaining accurate records of grant documentation and expenditure; liaising with HR regarding recruitment of new staff; coordinating stats requests from students. She is also responsible for the booking of the CEEED seminar room.