Administrative Assistant Manchester, England
Job description
The University
The University of Manchester has a rich heritage of discovery, social change and a pioneering spirit, which has been at the heart of what we do since 1824. When you join our university, you become part of a truly diverse and global community of staff, students and alumni all focused on ensuring that we are recognised for the excellence of our people, research, learning and innovation, and for the benefits we bring to society.
We’re a proud Manchester institution and have ambitious plans for our future. At the heart of our vision are our people – a diverse, inclusive community of individuals who work together to create positive change for the world around them.
Research and teaching are the foundation of what we do, but the University relies on a range of roles to help create the exceptional. If you think boldly, act with integrity and celebrate difference, then this could be the place for you.
The role
We are seeking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to support the Directorate and the Division of Student and Academic Services (SAS).
SAS is made up of five distinct teams: Access, Student Employability, Success and Development; Education Development; Teaching and Learning Development; Student Admissions and Administration and Business Improvement Support and Delivery.
Reporting to the SAS Divisional Office and Finance Co-ordinator, the primary focus of this post is to provide excellent clerical and administrative support to the SAS Senior Leadership Team.
The post holder will deliver efficient administrative processes across the Division, and support the reception service for the Directorate for the Student Experience.
An excellent team player with strong customer focus, you will have relevant administrative experience plus excellent verbal and written communication skills, including formal correspondence, emails and accurate note taking, and be able to demonstrate strong computer skills, ideally with knowledge and experience of Oracle Financials. A positive and flexible approach to work with good time management and the ability to prioritise a varied workload effectively to meet deadlines.
What you will get in return:
- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [email protected].
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Tracey Monks
Email: [email protected]
General enquiries:
Email: [email protected]
Technical support:
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
