School Administration Officer

Are you looking for a varied role in a busy office environment? Do you have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with discretion and a high level of attention to detail? Can you work independently and proactively as part of a supportive and friendly team? 

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to provide comprehensive administrative support to the School of Physics and Astronomy. You will provide high level administrative support to the Head of the School of Physics and Astronomy, with responsibility for the smooth running of the Head of School’s Office, diary management, servicing meetings and providing administrative support. You will have responsibility for day-to-day operational HR processes, including recruitment and selection, induction and the management of fixed-term contracts.  

You will have extensive administrative experience, including diary management, the ability to manage your own workload and strong organisational skills. You will also have excellent communication and teamworking skills, as well as the ability to use your initiative to handle and solve problems efficiently and professionally.  

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options 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.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. And much more!  

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

Emma Graham, School Administrator (email: E.J.Graham@leeds.ac.uk) OR 

Faith Bonner, School Administration Officer (email: F.R.C.Bonner@leeds.ac.uk) 

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.

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