personal assistant Preston, North West England, England
Job description
- Job Reference: 0573-23
- Date Posted: Friday, 21 July 2023
- Application Closing Date: Sunday, 6 August 2023
- Location: Preston Campus
- Salary: £24,715 to £27,396 minimum per annum
- Basis: Full Time
- Contract Type: Indefinite
- Job Category / Type: Professional Services
- School / Service: Faculty of Business and Justice - Faculty Level
- Hours: 36.25 hours per week
- Interview Date: Wednesday 16 August 2023
The School of Business is looking to appoint a highly skilled individual to undertake a full-time Personal Assistant role. The role supports senior academic management in one of the University’s Schools (Dean of School and Associate Dean for Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE).
We are seeking a positive and proactive individual with excellent communication and administrative skills. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team which has been newly created, therefore we are looking for individuals who demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and see change as an opportunity. Whilst not essential, knowledge and experience of Higher Education and the current challenges are preferred.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate recent experience working as a PA with a high level of verbal and written communication skills, including maintaining a high level of confidentiality and compliance with GDPR. An ability to prioritise a busy workload and multi-task is essential for the role. The role requires skills in diary management, arranging and servicing meetings (including minute-taking), supporting finance administration and HR processes, and experience in using digital technologies to maximise effectiveness is essential.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a flexible and collaborative approach to their work and work well as part of a team. A commitment to continuous improvement is also an essential component of the role.
Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview.
UCLan is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our website at Safeguarding - UCLan
Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, UCLan will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.
