Professional Assistant - Ipswich, United Kingdom - University of Suffolk

University of Suffolk

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Ipswich, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

6 Month Fixed term, Full time, 37 hours per week

Salary:
£27,181 - £30,487 per annum, pro rata, Band 3

We are currently recruiting for a Professional Assistant who will support the work of the School Manager and Dean of School in the School of Technology, Business and Arts.

About the Job

To be the Professional Assistant, working closely with and supporting the School Manager and Dean of School, and undertaking projects to underpin the needs of the School.

To co-ordinate and provide continuity in the flow of information to and from the School, and to provide professional support.

As Professional Assistant, you will work across all sectors of the School with the Associate Deans, Heads of Subject, academic teams and with those in professional services roles.

You will work widely with other Schools and Directorates across the University as a whole. You will be a first point of contact for the School, alongside the School Manager. You will represent the School, and the UoS, both internally and in the external environment.

This is a key role reporting to the School Manager, providing dedicated and high-level administration support and will require communication with a range of colleagues, students and stakeholders.

Efficiency and professionalism is paramount.

About you

If you feel that you could make a positive contribution within this new opportunity, then we would love to hear from you Please refer to the job description for further details on the job responsibilities.

Closing date:
Thursday 7th December 2023

Interview date:
Tuesday 12th December 2023

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 14 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
Agile and flexible working, including family friendly policies.
Pension Scheme: should you optin to USS pension scheme, you'll pay 9.8% of your salary and UoS will contribute 21.6% (changing to 21.4% in April 2024).
Staff discounts at a number of local amenities.
Discounted membership at various Ipswich Fit sites: unlimited access to gyms, swimming lanes, fitness classes and discounted racket sports.
We offer up to a 100% fee waiver for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course.
Wellbeing programmes.
Staff recognition annual awards.

We are a values-driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement while providing a great environment to work and study.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

We offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, campus facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds.

If you share our values and our vision, you will find a home at the University of Suffolk.