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Glasgow Caledonian University - the University for the Common Good - is a vibrant, values-led, multi-cultural, civic University with a global outlook and strong commitment to delivering social innovation and sustainable development in its education and research.
Our organisational strategy is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and our globally recognised researchers advise governments, industry and international bodies. We’re ranked fourth in the world and first in the UK for promoting gender equality, in the top 70 universities globally for social impact, and first in Scotland for health and wellbeing, and reduced inequalities, for which we are also ranked 21st in the world (THE Impact Rankings, 2022). In 2020-21, we contributed £1.7 billion and more than 14,000 jobs across the globe (BIGGAR Economics, 2022).
GCU is committed to widening participation, and delivering positive outcomes for our students. We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. With campuses in Glasgow, London and New York, we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from 130 countries. Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.
The Directorate of Estates and Facilities Management are responsible for the management and day-to-day running of the University estate and ensures essential services are in place for all who work, study and visit GCU.
The main purpose of the Administrative Assistant role is to provide professional administrative support to the Director and Senior Management Team supporting the diverse service provision within the Directorate of Estates and Facilities.
We are seeking an experienced and professional Assistant with excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills with relevant administrative experience. The successful candidate will have the ability to work on own initiative, as a team member and demonstrate excellent time management skills.
The post holder must be educated to HND level or equivalent experience, be able to demonstrate experience of clerking meetings along with competent use of Microsoft Office and Management Information Systems.
It would be an advantage if the post holder had previous experience of working within a similar environment. Reliable with an ability to multi-task and work well under pressure to tight deadlines to effectively prioritise a busy workload.
For further information about the role please contact Diane Craig, Office Manager at Directorate of Estates and Facilities at [email protected]
As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.
Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success.
The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.
As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.
The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.
Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.
The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.
Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).
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