Executive Officer - Manchester, United Kingdom - Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

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Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Why should you apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity which doesn't come around often and recent graduates from Manchester Met are being encouraged to apply.

This is an exciting time to join and work with a team who is passionate about making a positive impact for our students and staff.

Make sure you don't miss out.

About the Team:

The University is looking to appoint an Executive Officer to provide high level administrative and project support for the Academic Registrar's Office.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to work as part of a busy and established team.

The Academic Registrar's Office (ARO) supports major projects within the Directorate and its strategic planning processes, as well as contributing to business improvement and service delivery excellence.

The ARO is also responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance with the Office for Students and managing student appeals and complaints to the University.

The role will be wide-ranging and challenging and would be well-suited to someone who is hard working, a quick learner, and keen to understand and help deliver the University's activities.

About the role:

This varied role will include dealing with and resolving a wide range of matters, which will often be confidential, sensitive or urgent.

The workload associated with the post will be demanding, requiring first class judgement, personal organisation and a degree of flexibility, as well as an ability to work to absolute deadlines.

The role requires efficient, effective, high-quality levels of administrative support at all times.

You will take a proactive approach to ensure that all tasks are completed to an excellent standard, alongside assisting with the co-ordination of projects and events.

Well suited to an ambitious and self-starting individual, this role provides a valuable opportunity to gain insight and experience within the Academic Registrar's Office.

About you:

This is a diverse, challenging and rewarding role that demands excellent organisational and communication skills.

You will:
- be resourceful, self-motivated and proactive.
- help in building excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, always projecting a positive and professional image of yourself, the Academic Registrar's Office and the University.
- have strong communication and interpersonal skills and need to be comfortable interacting with colleagues at all levels across the University, including Senior Leaders.
- be willing to learn and demonstrate a proactive and conscientious approach.
- be happy to support the continuous monitoring and improvement of our business processes and contribute to a strong team-focussed ethos.

If you would like to apply, please take the time to consider the essential criteria in the job description and provide us with a CV and covering letter that demonstrates your suitability for the role.

To apply:

Having a great CV
and Covering Letter that clearly demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the criteria specified in the person specification will increase your chances of being shortlisted for interview.

The links below are a great starting point for this.

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