Administrative Assistant

Salary: Grade 4 (£22,197 - £24,715 p.a. depending on experience)

Interview Date: 25th July 2023

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you a well-organised and adaptable individual with strong customer service skills? Do you want to join a team committed to supporting student education practices and delivering an exceptional student experience?

The University of Leeds is one of the top 135 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

Based in the Digital Education Service (DES), you will work closely with the Administrative Officer and the Executive PA and be the first point of contact for anyone looking to get in touch with the team. You will provide an efficient and professional service, dealing with a range of inquiries and ensuring excellent customer care practices are always maintained.

You should have experience working in a busy office environment, providing excellent customer service, and possessing strong communication skills. You should be well-organized, friendly, and able to manage your workload effectively while making a positive contribution to the team.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Samantha Jones, Business Support and Resourcing Manager

Email: [email protected]

Further details:

• Candidate Brief