Business Support Assistant

This post is fixed term until end April 2025 because there is a need for temporary cover. Secondment would be considered for internal applicants. 

This role will be based on the University campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Do you have administrative experience and excellent organisational skills? Do you have effective communication skills with a positive approach and the ability to multi-task? Would you like to join a key team working at the heart of University’s strategic change programme?

The Transformation Office supports the University to deliver step change improvements across a wide range of activities.   Managing and embedding this level of change is critical to the effective delivery of the University’s vision. The Transformation Office is tasked with leading and managing these changes and we rely on high quality administration to support the team who deliver them.

We are looking for a professional and proactive individual to join our team who can bring their excellent organisational skills to support the Transformation Office.

You will have experience of working in a busy office environment with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Working with a high degree of accuracy, you will also have the skills to manage a busy, varied workload.  You will be working with a variety of colleagues across the organisation and will need to show initiative in all areas of the role.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!   

If you are looking for a role that will provide comprehensive support to a team delivering transformational change across the University, apply today.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Name, Haseena Ahmed - Business Support Officer 

Email: h.ahmed@leeds.ac.uk

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