The University of Manchester
Operations Executive Assistant
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Operations Executive Assistant
As a result of successful career progression of the current post holders, 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. The role provides tailored operational support for the academic Head of Department (HoD), and wider department/School Leadership Team.
Operating as part of the School Operations Team and reporting to the Deputy School Operations Manager (DSOM), this is a dynamic role and will involve flexibility and the ability to prioritise tasks in order to deliver PA support to the HoD 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.
Benefits of working at Manchester
As a member of staff at the University of Manchester the successful candidate will enjoy the benefits of working at Manchester; flexible working including hybrid working and flexible hours; a package of staff benefits including pension enrollment, generous holidays and a range of lifestyle discounts; support from the learning and development team to support professional development; and wellbeing support to enable colleagues to realise their potential and achieve success.
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- 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
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Experience and Qualifications
Experience of working in Higher Education is not essential and we welcome candidates with experience of delivering an exceptional customer service.
Equality and Diversity
We actively encourage applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds and from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. We also support applications from those returning from a career break, and offer flexible working and carers peer support networks.
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.
Application Process
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.
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Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here.
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to people.talent@manchester.ac.uk.
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews
- Manager: Michelle Fenlon and Louise Sanna
- Email: michelle.fenlon@manchester.ac.uk / louise.sanna@manchester.ac.uk
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
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