University of Worcester
Access to Work Support Assistant / Personal Assistant – Higher Education & Creative Industries
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Access to Work Support Assistant
10 hours per week | £22 per hour | Worcester with occasional travel
I am a Senior Lecturer in Dance at the University of Worcester seeking a part-time Access to Work Support Assistant to help me manage a varied workload across higher education, performance, research, creative projects and industry engagement.
This is an unusual role. I am not simply looking for an administrator. I am looking for someone who can provide trusted organisational, communication and practical support within a busy academic and creative environment. The successful candidate will help create structure, clarity and confidence across a range of professional activities, from university teaching and research to performances, events and external partnerships.
About the Role
The role combines practical administration with trusted professional support. You'll help me stay organised, keep projects on track, manage competing priorities and prepare for busy periods of work.
This may include:
- Managing task lists, deadlines and project timelines
- Supporting planning for performances, events and productions
- Assisting with diary management and scheduling
- Coordinating travel arrangements and logistics
- Helping prepare for meetings, presentations and events
- Monitoring project progress and following up actions
- Providing an additional perspective on workplace communications and professional interactions
- Helping identify priorities and practical solutions when workloads become complex
- Supporting confidence around travel, meetings and professional networking
- Helping interpret workplace communications, emails and social situations where appropriate
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There is occasional travel associated with the role, primarily to Birmingham and London, supporting performances, meetings, conferences and other professional activities.
The Person I'm Looking For
You will be someone who enjoys bringing order to busy situations and helping others perform at their best.
You are likely to be:
- Warm, approachable and emotionally intelligent
- Highly organised and dependable
- Calm under pressure
- Comfortable working independently
- An excellent communicator
- Good at spotting potential problems before they arise
- Interested in supporting neurodivergent professionals
- Able to build trust and confidence over time
- Knowledge of autism, neurodiversity or workplace support would be particularly valuable.
Desirable Experience
Applications are welcomed from people with experience in areas such as:
- Dance, theatre, performance or the creative industries
- Higher education or education
- Arts administration
- Executive assistant or PA work
- Mentoring, coaching or support work
- Community, voluntary or caring roles
- Returning to employment following a career break
Most importantly, I am looking for someone who can build a trusted working relationship, understand how I work, and provide reliable support within a creative and professional environment.
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Hours and Pay
- 10 hours per week
- £22 per hour
- Flexible working arrangements
- Based primarily in Worcester, with occasional travel
Working Arrangements
This role is funded through the Access to Work scheme.
The successful candidate will work directly with me and will be engaged on a self-employed/independent contractor basis. Payment will be made at £22 per hour for agreed hours worked.
This is not a University of Worcester post and the successful candidate will not be employed by the University.
To enable access to University systems, buildings and activities where required, the successful candidate will be designated as a University Affiliate. As part of this process, they will be required to complete relevant University induction and mandatory training before undertaking aspects of the role. The role is subject to ongoing Access to Work funding and review.
How to Apply
Please send:
- A CV
- A short covering email (maximum 500 words) explaining why the role interests you and what you feel you could bring to it
Applications and informal enquiries should be sent to: paul@riversidedance.co.uk
Informal conversations about the role are welcomed before applying.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed.
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