At a Glance
- Tasks: Support senior managers and lead a team to enhance administrative processes.
- Company: Join the Office for Students, the independent regulator of higher education in England.
- Benefits: Generous salary, Civil Service pension, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for continuous professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives while developing your professional skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a personal assistant with strong communication and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 37614 - 37614 £ per year.
Fixed Term for 18 Months
£37,614 plus generous Civil Service defined benefit pension
Bristol
Join us as a Senior PA and play a pivotal role in supporting the administration function to deliver a quality service.
About us
The Office for Students (OfS) is the independent regulator of higher education in England. We regulate higher education on behalf of all students, ensuring that every student, regardless of their background, has a fulfilling experience that enriches their lives and careers. We have high ambitions and offer great opportunities to get involved in bringing that vision to life.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised, proactive and professional individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong relationships, and is passionate about delivering exceptional administrative support. As a Senior PA, you'll provide high-quality support to senior managers, lead and develop a team of administrative professionals and drive continuous improvement across administrative processes. If you're an excellent communicator with sound judgement, and a flexible, collaborative approach, we'd love to hear from you.
About you
You’ll have experience of supporting managers as a personal assistant, able to work in a team and demonstrate leadership qualities.
For the purposes of recruitment to the role, we are measuring the following core competencies:
- Collaborating and partnering: Building strategic, inclusive relationships, built on mutual respect, confidence and trust, that enable us to deliver our priorities.
- Communicating and influencing: Communication should carry clarity, conviction and enthusiasm, respecting the needs, responses and opinions of others.
- Managing a quality service: Delivering the activity in our business plan and contributing to setting the standards that lead to a high-quality service.
- Developing self and others: Focus on continuous professional development and learning for ourselves, our colleagues, and the wider organisation.
Application process
There are 3 online application questions to complete, alongside providing a copy of your CV, which will allow you to demonstrate your relevant experience.
Reasonable adjustments
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application stage, please contact us at recruitmentteam@officeforstudents.org.uk and we will be happy to help.
Working for us
The OfS regulates the higher education sector on behalf of all students. We value diversity and the wealth of perspectives, experience and ideas that it brings to our work, and we strive to embed equality of opportunity in everything we do.
We recruit based on fair and open competition and welcome applications from candidates regardless of age, disability, race and ethnicity, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Flexibility is important to the OfS, as we recognise that it can enable people to work more effectively. A set of organisation-wide principles shape our approach to flexible and hybrid working.
Closing date for applications: Monday 7 September
Interviews from 30 September
For information: the OfS does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence.
Senior PA in Bristol employer: Office for Students
The Office for Students (OfS) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Bristol where your analytical skills can directly impact the higher education sector. With a strong commitment to diversity, flexible working arrangements, and a focus on employee development, the OfS fosters a collaborative culture that empowers staff to thrive while ensuring every student has access to high-quality education. Join us to be part of a meaningful mission that shapes the future of higher education in England.
