Administrative Assistant United Kingdom
Job description
An administrative assistant is required to provide comprehensive and professional support for the Court and Senate Office located in College Gate at the University of St Andrews. This is a varied role providing the opportunity to work as part of a small team in a busy office environment.
Reporting directly to the Executive Officer of the University Court and Senate and working closely with the Administrative Officer to the Court and Senate Office you will act as part of the Court Office team and be responsible for general administration and clerical tasks, and maintaining high standards and service quality for all aspects of the operation of the Office. The ability to respond to the varied need of the Court Office and to prioritise work accordingly is essential, and the observance of confidentiality is required at all times. Good interpersonal skills, flexibility of approach and a willingness to problem solve are also essential.
Previous experience within an academic environment is not essential but you should have familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. You should also be able to work both with and without supervision.
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
- Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays
- Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Margaret Sinclair, email: [email protected].
Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, 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].
Closing Date: 21 July 2023
Please quote ref: CG1129HM
Further Particulars: CG1129HM FPs.doc
Court and Senate Office, Office of the Principal
Salary: £22,681 - £25,138 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible
