Departmental Administrator

Job title:

Departmental Administrator

Company

University of Leeds

Job description

Location: Leeds – Main CampusContract type: OngoingWe are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.Do you have the ability to provide high level administrative support? Are you well organised and able to manage your own time whilst working flexibly and pro-actively? Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to maintain effective working relationships?This is an exciting opportunity to join a very successful and busy academic department. The post will appeal if you are highly motivated and enjoy juggling a range of tasks using your excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.Directed by the Head of Department and other senior academics, you will be line managed by the Departmental Administration Manager to successfully deliver on various projects and activities. You will become a member of a busy academic team, providing high quality and pro-active administrative support to the wider academic community. The work of this role is wide and varied, thus appealing to someone who is broad skilled and looking to become a valued member of a team of professional administrators. You will be a welcoming first point of contact for internal and external colleagues and provide proactive signposting support for the Department’s student community, and therefore this role requires a polished sense of professionalism, discretion and outstanding interpersonal skills.You will liaise regularly with School and University Services such as Finance, Marketing, IT, HR and Student Education, therefore strong relationship-building skills are essential. Your ability to communicate effectively-both verbally and in writing-will be key, alongside your adeptness in navigating various IT software. A deep respect for confidentiality will be essential in everything you do.G5 – Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at:What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.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.
• 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:Rachel Mays, Departmental Administration ManagerEmail:OrProfessor David Spencer, Head of DepartmentEmail:£27,344 to £31,387 per annum – depending on experience (Grade 5)

Expected salary

£27344 – 31387 per year

Location

Leeds

Job date

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 06:04:21 GMT

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