Operations Administrative Assistant

The School of Medical Sciences are looking to appoint a dynamic and proactive individual an Operations Administrative Assistant who will be based within the School Office. Operating as part of the School Operations team, the post holder will undertake tasks on behalf of the School and will support day-to-day operational business needs. The role will require considerable flexibility with the ability to prioritise tasks which will cover a wide range of operational areas enabling the delivery of a robust and efficient administrative support function across the School. The post holder is a key administrative point of contact and will provide effective and professional liaison and communication with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Candidates will have experience of working with administrative processes within a customer facing office environment; have good organisational skills and be able to prioritise work in a busy environment to meet deadlines; be a constructive team player and able to work collaboratively as well as being flexible and responsive to customer needs; have excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to interact professionally; be able to identify problems and resolve issues effectively; demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail; demonstrate digital literacy with the ability to use IT software and systems.

The post holder will be aligned to the School Office, but will be employed by the School and as such, may be required to support wider operational needs across the School.

Please note, under the new immigration rules this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

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

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Ruth Cox, Executive Assistant to the Head of School and Head of School Operations

Email: ruth.cox@manchester.ac.uk

or

Name: Fiona Wilson, School Operations Manager

Email: fiona.wilson@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004 https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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

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