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School Operations Assistant (Divisional)

Manchester
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Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) - School Operations Assistant

Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) is seeking to appoint a highly organised and proactive School Operations Assistant to join its School Operations Team.

This role is based within the Management Sciences and Marketing (MSM) Division and forms part of a dedicated divisional support team of three professional services colleagues. Together, the team supports a thriving academic community of approximately 75 academic staff, alongside postgraduate researchers and visiting academics.

The successful candidate will possess excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver a professional, customer-focused service. We are looking for someone who brings a positive, proactive and collaborative approach to their work, enjoys supporting others, and is keen to contribute to a welcoming and supportive team environment. They will work closely with academic and professional services colleagues across the school and wider university, building effective relationships and providing a responsive and efficient service.

As part of the wider school operations team, the post-holder will occasionally be asked to contribute to activities that support the school's strategic priorities and operational objectives. They will work collaboratively with colleagues across the school and university, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and service excellence.

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Application Requirements

Applications should include a supporting statement outlining how you meet the person specification. Please provide specific examples of your experience, skills and training, demonstrating how these have equipped you to undertake the responsibilities of this role and contribute positively to a busy and collaborative team environment. Please include this in the SUPPORTING INFORMATION section of this application.

Benefits

  • 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

Equal Opportunities Employer

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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Flexible Working

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here.

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Recruitment Process

Please be aware that due to the number of applications, we unfortunately may not be 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.Recruitment@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

Name: Dr Louise England
Email: Louise.England@manchester.ac.uk

General Enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical Support:
Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004 https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

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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