About the Role
It is anticipated that a hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role, where the successful candidate can work from home and the office. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Milton Keynes office it is expected that some attendance in the office will be required when necessary and in response to business needs.
As an Assistant within the Faculty’s professional services team, you will support the day-to-day delivery of Research Services by providing proactive, flexible, and professional operational, administrative, and secretarial support that allows colleagues to do their jobs effectively. You will also support the identification, dissemination, and implementation of good practice as part a commitment to continuous improvement and the development of operational capabilities.
Although you will predominantly support Research Services, you will be expected to work flexibly and collaboratively with colleagues across the Faculty.
Key Responsibilities
Operations and Finance
Providing operational, administrative and secretarial support, working in conjunction with other members of the team and colleagues across the Faculty and wider University.
People Management
Prioritising own work, having an awareness of the workload of the team, and supporting colleagues when necessary.
Strategy, Planning, Policy and Governance
Servicing committees/meetings, including arranging rooms (bookings and AV equipment, catering, drafting agendas, circulating papers and taking notes etc.) Leading on the formulation and delivery of Faculty strategy and the development of underpinning operational plans.
Project Management
Assisting with the administration of all aspects of projects including supporting project initiation, set up and reporting processes, and assisting with day-to-day requests from project teams.
Wider Influence
Working collaboratively with others in the team and making an active contribution to the wider work of the Faculty including contributing to networks and communities that support the identification, dissemination, and adoption of good practice and solving common issues and problems.
Advising on routine enquiries and providing guidance to colleagues on policy and processes.
Please see the full job description here for more information: JD Link
Skills and Experience
Essential Requirements
- A good standard of general education to include English and Maths at GCSE/GCE level Grade C (or equivalent) or equivalent experience and a commitment to reflection and personal/professional development
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, establish constructive relationships, and work collaboratively and effectively in a team.
- Effective organisational skills with the ability to remain flexible, adaptable, and responsive and to use initiative, work independently, and solve problems in a pro-active manner.
- Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information, work accurately, and to manage and manipulate data appropriately.
- Proficient in the use of IT and willing to develop existing skills and learning about relevant IT systems.
- An understanding of and a commitment to the University’s mission and Values in Action.
Please see the full job description here for more information: JD Link
To apply for this role please submit the following;
- CV
- Personal statement, up to 1,000 words, you should set out in your statement why you’re interested in this role and provide examples of where your skills and experience meet the required competencies for this role as detailed in the job description.
Please Note: We may close this job advert earlier than the published closing date where a satisfactory number of applications are received. We would therefore encourage early applications.
