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    Administrative Assistant - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - The Open University

    The Open University
    The Open University Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Full time, Fixed-Term/Contract
    Description

    Terms: Fulltime, Fixed Term Contract (up to 12 months)

    Closing Date: 7 May :00 noon

    Flexible and remote working is an option but must be able to attend Milton Keynes at least 1 day per month and ad hoc as required.

    Change your career, change lives.

    The Open University is the UK's largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.

    The role

    The Open University is recruiting an Administrative Assistant (Procurement Services).

    The Procurement Services Team is a key part of the University, providing professional commercial services to support the purchase of goods and services across the University.

    The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for working independently and collaboratively with a team of stakeholders to deliver the successful completion of procurement activities.

    Working as part of a flexible team supporting colleagues, ensuring the delivery of high-quality administrative activities, and contributing towards continuous improvement. The role holder will play an important role in delivering a key service to the University.

    Skills and experience

    • GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above.
    • Relevant experience of working in an office environment.
    • Ability to build rapport and communicate clearly, both in spoken and written English.
    • Ability to use IT systems with confidence and experience using standard Microsoft applications, particularly Word and Excel.
    • Ability to undertake high volumes of routine data entry and manipulation tasks.
    • Good organisational skills, including ability to cope with heavy workloads and repetitive tasks and to meet deadlines.
    • Ability to work successfully as part of a team and on own initiative.
    • A positive approach and commitment to excellent customer service.
    • Ability to work as part of a virtual or distributed team.

    More information can be found in the Job Description.

    What you get in return

    We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs.

    We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term. Staff Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 30 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.

    How to apply

    Apply online via the above 'Apply' button to be redirected to our application page.

    You will receive updates regarding your application from resourcing- Please ensure this email address is added to your list of trusted senders so it does not go to your junk folder.

    The Open University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion which is reflected in our mission to be open to people, places, methods, and ideas. We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive environment so that all in our OU community can reach their potential. We recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and culture, and that this difference brings great strength. We strive to recruit, retain, and develop the careers of a diverse pool of students and staff, and particularly encourage applications from all underrepresented groups. We also aspire to make The Open University a supportive workplace for all through our policies, services, and staff networks.

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