Administrative Assistant Stoke-on-Trent, England
Job description
Administrative Assistant
Academic Quality and Development
Location: Stoke Campus
Salary: £23,149 to £25,948 Per Annum/Per Annum Pro Rata as both full time/part time hours will be considered
Release Date: Thursday 30 March 2023
Closing Date: Wednesday 19 April 2023
Reference: AQD22-09
Who is Staffordshire University?
We are the Connected University with 100 years of experience and ambition in becoming the UK’s foremost digital Institution. Our main campus is located in Stoke on Trent alongside our Centres of Excellence in Healthcare Education located in Stafford and Shrewsbury. Staffordshire University London’s Digital Institute is our first campus outside the Midlands.
With more than 10,000 Full Time Undergraduate and Postgraduate students on campus, we continue to drive innovation and change, aiming to positively disrupt our sector. For our University, it is about so much more than the numbers. In fact, if there’s one thing that sets us apart, it’s our people who are all #ProudToBeStaffs. Every one of our employees goes above and beyond to deliver on our connected mission, responding to the needs of our students, academic partners, businesses and society.
Over the past 5 years, we have transformed ourselves into a Gold standard provider of teaching and learning, gaining historically high positions in the UK league tables. With digital skills being at our core, we strive for diversity in all its forms and play an important role in our local communities and regional economies.
About the role
FTE/Hours: Two posts: A total of 1.4 FTE is available; full and part time hours will be considered with the potential for job share between the successful candidates.
The Academic Quality and Development Directorate is a dynamic part of the University established to support course design, development and delivery, digital pedagogy, education research and evaluation, quality enhancement, student and graduate employability as well as a range of academic projects that enhance student engagement.
We are looking to appoint two Administrative Assistants to play a central role in supporting the smooth running and delivery of administrative tasks across AQD and be the first point of contact for staff. As such the expectation is that these roles will be based at the University’s Stoke-on-Trent campus for the majority of the time. Working closely with team members, you will manage diaries, schedule and organise events, maintain records, update AQD communications and information and provide administrative support for meetings. You will also be responsible for booking travel and accommodation, making purchases, and keeping financial records up to date.
You will have recent experience of providing administrative support to a diverse team with excellent IT, team working and communication skills. You will be experienced in producing documentation including minutes of meetings, using your initiative and excellent organisation skills to manage a varied workload. An excellent eye for detail and experience of managing information is essential.
In return for your dedication, we have a competitive benefits package available
- Competitive incremental rates of Pay
- Starting from 32 days Annual Leave (depending on job grade) plus 11 days Bank Holiday and Discretionary days
- Excellent Pension Scheme
- Access to continued professional and personal development
- An opportunity to become part of the wider University community
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted Health & Fitness Facilities on site at the Stoke Campus
- Discounted Travel by Rail or Bus, with the option of season tickets loans
We reserve the right to close any vacancies when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. All applicants are advised to complete and submit your applications as soon as possible.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £23,149.00-£25,948.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 19/04/2023
Reference ID: AQD22-09
