Executive Assistant to Head of School and Director of School Operations

7 days ago

Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time

The School of Medical Sciences are looking to appoint a dynamic and proactive individual as Executive Assistant to the Head of School & Director of School Operations. Operating as part of the School Operations team, the post holder will provide confidential, high level Executive Assistant, administrative and project support to the Head of School and Director of School Operations, which includes acting as the primary point of contact for the School Office. They will also provide operational support to the School Operations Manager more widely, as required.

This is a dynamic and demanding role and will involve considerable flexibility and the ability to prioritise tasks to enable the delivery of a consistently high standard of administrative support, ensuring effective and professional liaison with academic, administrative and external customers at all levels, to facilitate the smooth running of day-to-day activities within the School. They will be required to proactively engage with continuous improvements initiatives and innovations within the School. They will be a team player with the ability to build networks both within the School and across the wider University. The postholder will also be required to engage with various stakeholders including educational institutions, NHS Trusts and regulatory bodies.

**Interviews for this role will take place on the 22nd of May 2025.**

**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 support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, 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: Jenny Parr, Executive Assistant to the Head of School and Head of School Operations

Name: Fiona Wilson, School Operations Manager

**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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