Pgr Administrative Assistant

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time

We are seeking to recruit a Postgraduate Research Administrative Assitant to support administrative activities in the Doctoral Academy in the Faculty of Humanities. The post holder will work under the direction of the Postgraduate Research Officer.

**The overall purpose of the role is**:

- To provide clerical and administrative support for key activities of Postgraduate Research (PGR) operations including PGR admissions, examinations and hub support (depending upon area assigned).
- To deliver excellent service provision and support colleagues with continuous improvement, placing the student experience at the heart of what we do with support for a single Professional Services (PS) team working flexibly across organisational boundaries.

**What you will get in return**:

- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

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

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

**Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews**:
Name: Lynne Barlow
- Cheetham

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



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