Academic Administrative Assistant

Job description
Job Title: Academic Administrative Assistant

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly organised and administrative skilled individual to provide support to our Department Leads and Head of Department.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of administrative tasks, including supporting the recruitment process, communicating with stakeholders, and maintaining accurate records.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide administrative support to Department Leads and Head of Department.
• Support the recruitment process, including advertising vacancies, shortlisting candidates, and conducting interviews.
• Communicate effectively with academic staff, students, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and databases.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and prioritise tasks accordingly.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Native English speaker or certified to the equivalent level.

Desirable:
• Postgraduate degree from an accredited university.
• Experience of administrative work at a higher-education institution in the UK.

Benefits:
• Annual leave (5.6 weeks) plus bank holidays.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Company Sick Policy.
• Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
• Statutory maternity/paternity pays.
• Career development opportunities.
• Training and self-development opportunities.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Retail discount schemes.
• Cinema discounts.
• Grocery discounts.
• Cycle to work.
• Investing and savings opportunities.
• Financial wellbeing – personal debt advise.
• Financial wellbeing education.
• My Mind Pal (mental fitness).

Estimated Salary: £28K per annum.