Department Assistant - Manchester, United Kingdom - The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester

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Manchester, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

Applications are invited for the above post to provide comprehensive and proactive administrative support for department staff and activities undertaken in the School.

To provide a comprehensive, effective and efficient support service to Departments within the School of Social Sciences.

The post holder will report directly to the Senior Department Administrator and will be part of a busy team ensuring the efficient running of department areas and services.

As a member of the School's Professional Services team, the post holder will work with the team managers to develop and maintain a collegial working environment of continuous improvement to deliver team and School Objectives.

The role requires collaboration and liaison with Heads of Departments (HoD), Senior Department Administrator and the wider administrative School Resource team in addition to liaising and corresponding with a wide range of external colleagues and to work at any location within the University Estate, as required.

You will need administrative experience of working in a customer orientated environment,, excellent organisational, analytical and problem solving skills and be able to demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

You will also have experience of providing information, advice and guidance to staff and other individuals.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.

All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name:
Heather Lennox (Senior Department Administrator)

General enquiries:

Technical support:

**Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.