Administrator (Psychology)

About the job

Fixed term: 12 months

Interview date: 01 May 2024

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join theFaculty Administration team to support the subject are of psychology.

The post is full time for 37 hours per week for a 12 month fixed term position but would be considered for part time hours.

The post will entail administration duties for the Psychology academic team to deliver the high levels of student experience and operational support.

The varied post will require flexibility, attention to detail with professionalism and high levels of administration and operational support to be able to liaise confidently with other members of the Faculty Executive Team.

For full details of the role, please see the job description.

If there is further information you require, please contact lucie.armstrong-kurn@nothampton.ac.uk

We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy. Working location will be a mix of campus and home working.

We are an accredited Living Wage Foundation Employer and currently pay the real living wage. In recognition of this, the starting salary for this post has been increased to pay the higher amount which currently supersedes the actual Grade 4 starting salary before living wage which is £22,681 per annum.

About you

We are looking for a individual who has proven experience in an administrative background who will be used to coordinating support to others, working well under pressure and supportive in nature as part of a wider team.

You will have proven experience in dealing with a varied work schedule and able to manage several deadlines at a time. The ability to use Microsoft applications is essential.

We require you to have excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills with a flexible and problem-solving approach to work and able to adapt to change responsively.

For a full description of the experience and qualities for this post, please see the full job description.

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE (or equivalent) passes to include English and Mathematics
• ‘A’ levels or equivalent

Desirable

• Hold a relevant professional level qualification in either: administration, finance, HR or marketing

Faculty

The Faculty of Health, Education and Society offers more than just a learning environment for students – the team is focused on improving the educational chances, health and wellbeing of people living and working across Northamptonshire. Our research aims to address inequalities through innovative interdisciplinary research, education and enterprise to improve the whole population’s education, health and wellbeing.

We pride ourselves on our emphasis on participation and our interprofessional relationships. Our ability to draw on academic expertise from disciplines as diverse as education and psychology, as well as those more traditionally related to health and social care, means that we can consider real-world problems holistically.

About Us

Come to the University of Northampton and you will see that we do things a bit differently.

We are one of the youngest universities in the UK but we are already leading the way in adding value to society, which we call social impact. We have won multiple awards for our work in this area, among others, but what matters the most to us is ensuring that our students and graduates have the opportunity to make their mark on the world too. That’s why we were the first university in the UK to be named as a Changemaker Campus in 2012.

We want to break the mould of what Higher Education can be. This has led us to build a whole new University from the ground up that is designed to reflect the way that students actually learn rather than the way they are expected to learn. Waterside Campus opened in September 2018.

Our commitment to transforming lives and inspiring change is at the heart of all that we do.

Right to Work

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview. Due to the requirements laid out by UK Visas and Immigration regarding Right to Work in the UK, the University can only accept applications from individuals who currently have a status allowing them to work in the UK for this position.

Due to this criteria we regret that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

Equality

We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.

This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities.

Together @ UON confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity.

Together @ UON demonstrates our pledge to our staff, students and partners to nurture and develop an environment where equality and inclusion can thrive whilst we Transform Lives and Inspire Change.

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