Administrator

If you have a strong administrative experience with a broad understanding of the routine activities required to ensure the smooth and efficient administration of our Facilities Management section and you are looking for a part time role, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Supporting our team, you will provide comprehensive end to end administration support and manage, maintain, and manipulate data for a range of our processes and systems.

As Administrator you can expect to be involved in:

Providing support in the organisation of meetings, events and committees ensuring they are run efficiently with timely minutes being produced and that outcomes/decisions are passed on for action

Acting as the point of contact for staff and visitors, particularly contractors, to the department providing a courteous and effective service

Using specific tailored databases from third parties to provide data analysis and production of reports

Working proactively to deliver assigned tasks without prompting.

What will you bring to the role?

Educated to GCSE English and Maths grade C/4 or equivalent

Good IT skills, particularly MS Office packages

Previous experience in an administrative role

Excellent customer service skills with the ability to deal pleasantly, confidently and effectively with customers and colleagues.

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs) 
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
• retailer and wellbeing discounts via Edenred
• on campus cinema/theatre, sports facilities, library, nursery (Canterbury) and food outlets
• study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts
• support in your development and wellbeing at all stages of employment, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• training and development opportunities at all levels
• on-site parking

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number EST-166-24-R.

Further details:   

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.

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