Graduation Administration Assistant

Contract type: Open ended

Working pattern: Full time, working 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Location: Sheffield (hybrid)

Are you a highly organised individual with a passion for customer service? We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented person to join our Events Team within Corporate Communications.

As an Administrative Assistant, you will report to the Events Manager, who oversees the management and delivery of student attendance at graduation and conferment of degrees. Each year, we organise 34 ceremonies and you will play a crucial role in supporting all aspects of the student journey as they prepare to graduate and beyond.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organisational, interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills. You should be able to work collaboratively within the department and across the University.

What we offer:

• 38 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
• Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
• A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
• A highly competitive pension scheme.
• Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
• A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace.
• A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.

Further information can be found at www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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