Operations Executive Assistant

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time

As a result of successful career progression of the current post holder, we are looking to appoint an Operations Executive Assistant to support Department activity within the School of Natural Sciences. This is an exciting opportunity, to join a team of operational colleagues working within a hybrid model, in different locations across the University estate, and remotely. The role provides tailored operational support for the academic Head of School (HoS), and wider School Leadership Team.

Operating as part of the School Operations Team and reporting to the Operations Executive Officer, this is a dynamic role and will involve flexibility and the ability to prioritise tasks in order to deliver PA support to the Head of School and operational support to other staff across the School.

The post holder will work in partnership with professional services and academic colleagues, crucial to the success and functioning of the Department and School.

The School is committed to promoting equality and diversity, and holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award, 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.

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

**Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews**:
Name: Helena Gittins, Deputy School Operations Manager

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


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