At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide top-notch admin support to faculty and stakeholders at Warwick Business School.
- Company: Join the dynamic team at one of the UK's leading universities.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave policies, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse community committed to equality and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in academia while developing your skills in a collaborative setting.
- Qualifications: Strong admin skills, customer service experience, and a knack for teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
For informal queries, please contact Joanne Davis (Academic Support Manager).
We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.
Warwick Business School (WBS) is one of the largest academic departments at the University of Warwick. We are currently seeking an efficient and organised administrator to join us as a Group Coordinator to provide consistent and high-quality administrative and clerical support within our Group admin team to members of faculty within our academic groups, and to internal and external stakeholders. You will be part of the wider group admin team of colleagues and develop close working relationships with colleagues across the School to deliver an excellent service for all. The post is full-time (1.0 FTE, 36.5 hours per week). There will be the opportunity to work from home as well as on campus.
You will have experience of using your well-developed administration skills to deliver excellent customer service through effective team working. You will be comfortable working in a changing environment, being able to demonstrate flexibility to be involved in a number of operational support activities at any given time. You will have the ability to effectively take action to support a range of processes, act on your own initiative, and to handle sensitive matters with discretion and tact. The role requires strong interpersonal and organisational skills, with an ability to make people feel at ease. The role also requires excellent attention to detail.
At WBS we are committed to supporting staff to achieve their potential. We currently hold the Athena SWAN Gold Award, and the University of Warwick holds an Institutional Silver Award: a national initiative that recognises the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all in academia. We are supportive of staff with caring responsibilities including a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, onsite childcare facilities and the childcare vouchers scheme.
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK. Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.
What we Offer:
- An attractive pension scheme.
- 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
- Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
- Onsite childcare facilities.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice. The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults). All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.
The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction. Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.
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