Administrative Assistant Bath
Job description
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a hybrid role to work with the External Affairs Unit which is one of the most dynamic environments in our creatively professional University. We are responsible for all the University's marketing, external communications, brand development, and much of the University's new business innovation. We currently offer the flexibility of working on site and at home, a good salary and generous annual leave.
The role will be line-managed by the Vice Chancellor's Executive Assistant and be supervised by the PVC External’s Personal Assistant and will work closely with EAU managers. The work is as varied as it is exciting. The key qualities we're looking for are enthusiasm, efficiency, excellent administrative and people skills and a solution-focused mindset.
This position would suit you if you are looking for a varied role that exposes you to a broad range of administrative activities and support.
This vacancy is a key role within the Chancelry Admin Team which is interesting, diverse and gives the opportunity of working with colleagues in a variety of departments and schools across the University as well as key external stakeholders.
About you (requirements)
You will be an experienced, flexible, accurate and efficient administrator with good verbal and written communication skills. You will be numerate and literate and able to move between different kinds of data with ease. You will be effective in managing multiple deadlines in parallel, be able to analyse problems and recommend appropriate solutions.
You will have previously worked in a commercially or otherwise sensitive data environment. You will be able to manage multiple work streams, sometimes under pressure, and be able to deal with unexpected changes quickly, tactfully and appropriately.
You will be somebody who pays close attention to detail, can maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, be self-motivated, possess enthusiasm and determination, be an effective team player and willing to support other colleagues.
You will have a positive, proactive attitude to work, good humour and demonstrate commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
About us
Bath Spa University is focused on creative enterprise and guided by our four values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration and sustainability. We teach around 8,000 students on a set of campuses around Bath, with most being located at Newton Park, including a listed Georgian house and grounds, or Locksbrook Road, our new city-centre art and design campus. Our research centres focus on creative industries and humanities.
Our purpose is to challenge our students and staff to realise their talent and thrive, for their own benefit and for the wider good. By doing this we will think and make the world better.
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Rosy Finnigan on 01225875741 or [email protected]
Interview Date: 26th April 2023
How to apply
Please note that CVs will not be considered and those included with application forms will be removed. Any queries regarding the application process or our website should be emailed to [email protected].
Please note that we use anonymous shortlisting therefore request that you do not include any personal details or reference to protected characteristics (such as gender, age or race) when completing your supporting statement.
We offer excellent facilities and benefits to our staff. These include a pension scheme, flexible working practices, an employee assistance programme, and family-friendly policies. Please use the link below to see our full facilities and benefits package:
https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/
Please note this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route subject to immigration criteria. If you require visa sponsorship, please let us know by emailing [email protected] before completing an application form. If you would like to understand in more detail the skilled worker visa requirements, to assess whether you may be eligible, please visit the government website here for more information.
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
