Personal Assistant to the Head of School

We are looking to appoint a Personal Assistant to the Head of the School of
Geography and the Environment (SoGE). The Personal Assistant will manage the
Head of School’s administrative office and provide direct administrative
support to the Head of School, taking responsibility for a range of processes.
They will also support the Head of Administration and Finance in some
administrative responsibilities.





This position requires a keen awareness of administrative best practice and
excellent interpersonal skills enabling effective communication at all levels
within the University (senior officers, faculty, students, staff) as well as
with external agencies. It is important that the Personal Assistant can work
within a cross-functional team and can function in a fast-moving environment.
At all times the Personal Assistant must demonstrate good judgment and
discretion in carrying out their responsibilities.





The Personal Assistant will have the ability to work under pressure and to
multiple deadlines. There will be occasions when the post holder will have to
manage competing priorities, and use initiative in setting their own
objectives whilst maintaining discretion when dealing with sensitive and
confidential matters.





This position requires an individual with demonstrable experience of personal
assistant work for senior executives in a busy and pressurised office,
including complex diary management, organising meetings and making travel
arrangements. The Personal Assistant will require excellent communication
skills, face-to-face and over the telephone, with a strong orientation towards
customer service with a high standard of literacy and writing skills,
including accuracy and attention to detail. They should also be committed to
ensuring Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.





Applications are particularly welcome and encouraged from women, black, and
minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in posts in SoGE. SoGE
are committed to equality and value diversity.





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to
upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.





The closing date for applications is **12.00 noon** on **Monday 21st October
2024** , and interviews will be taking place on the week of **4th November
2024**.