Personal Assistant to The Head of Department

1 week ago

Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time

Applications are invited for the above post to appoint an experienced PA to support a Head of Department within the School of Engineering. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator, working in partnership with key PS and academic staff.

Core responsibilities include managing the Head of Department’s diary and acting as first point of contact for the Head of Department and other staff within the office; organising travel and accommodation for UK and overseas trips; producing regular and effective communication on behalf of the Head of Department to be circulated amongst department staff; servicing and organising regular meetings and events; maintaining staff records and other departmental records ensuring compliance with GDPR and other legislation.

You will have excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision and to show initiative with good attention to detail.

Good IT skills are essential. Experience of using Oracle Financials is desirable.

The post holder will be assigned to a Department within the School, but will be employed by the School and as such may be required to support other areas, across the School.

Flexible, blended working arrangements will be considered.

The School of Engineering is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education. The School recognises its good practice in relation to gender, including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff to achieve a good work-life balance. Appointment will always be awarded 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: Sue Davies or Sameena Rashid

**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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