At a Glance
- Tasks: Support school operations and provide excellent service to staff and students.
- Company: Join a vibrant team at the University of Manchester.
- Benefits: Enjoy a generous pension, employee discounts, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Diverse perspectives are welcomed; great opportunity for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in education while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and experience in administrative processes are essential.
The predicted salary is between 32243 - 39408 £ per year.
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a School Operations Assistant. The School Operations Assistant role provides proactive operational support for key activities across the School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED) as a member of the School Operations team. This includes delivering an excellent service provision for all staff and PGR students within the School's wider community and the School's departments.
You will be responsible for:
- Working as part of the Operations team to deliver Operations activity across the School as directed by the line manager, relating to School, Faculty or University processes.
- Providing a helpful, professional and timely customer service for students, staff, and other enquirers; elevate to others when appropriate.
- Delivering Operations activity accurately and on time, including working to deadlines.
- Processing routine department/school operational activity including casual worker, visitor and honorary staff applications; producing and maintaining accurate records and documentation; maintaining listservs and webpages.
- Supporting School and/or Department events/meetings including arranging venues, audio visual equipment, travel and catering (lunches, dinners and receptions); acting as an operational point of contact on the day; servicing meetings and proactively chasing agreed actions.
We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.
About You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:
- Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise with a wide range of individuals.
- Experience of working with administrative processes, with the ability to follow instructions and to work within prescribed processes.
- Experience of working in a team environment with the ability to be flexible and to provide assistance to colleagues and contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture.
- The ability to work independently, using own initiative, and to take responsibility for an area of work.
- Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple demands in a busy environment and meet deadlines.
We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.
Our benefits include:
- Generous employer pension contribution.
- Christmas closure across all departments outside of annual leave and bank holidays.
- Purple Place employee discount platform.
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK. Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
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