Administrative Assistant United Kingdom
Job description
The role holder is the first point of contact in a busy customer services environment handling complex accommodation enquiries as well as providing information and support to all customers. Provide key administrative support using a variety of IT packages, along with general reception duties in a busy central service of the University. Other duties include handling student room allocation as well as promoting, in a professional and courteous manner, the University accommodation. Attending Visiting Days to ensure prospective students and their parents are aware of the accommodation options available within the University and advising on possible options, costs, and catering options. The job requires the Role Holder to actively engage with students and other customers professionally, both in person and by telephone or e mail. Liaise with staff in other departments such as registry, admissions and student services on various matters concerning student accommodation. The post holder will work between St Andrews – Agnes Blackadder Hall, The ASC and Eden Campus Guardbridge.
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Evelyn McConnell, email: [email protected], Tel: 01334 462505.
Applications are particularly welcome from, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/
In accordance with the new immigration rules, it is with regret that this role does not meet the current suitability requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. The University encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of nationality and all applications received are assessed against the essential and desirable criteria listed in the further particulars. The successful candidate will have to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and where required, obtain the right to work in the UK without relying on University sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on [email protected]
This post will be primarily based at the Eden Campus at Guardbridge, a state-of-the-art working environment for professional services units.
Closing Date: 28 June 2023
Please quote ref: CG2220DO
Further Particulars: CG2220DO FPs.doc
Residential and Business Services
Salary: £22,197 - £24,715 per annum (£22,681 - £25,138 per annum as of 1 August 2023)
Start Date: As soon as possible
