Administrative Assistant

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2023.  

We are the top University in the UK for Student Experience and for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Complete University Guide 2024 and University of the Year for Social Inclusion in the Daily Mail University Guide 2024.  

The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.  

*University status awarded in or after 1992. 

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the core professional administrative team within the fast-paced Academic Administration department at the University of West London.

You will provide essential, high quality administrative support for the Academic Administration department and deliver a range of core activities throughout the student journey to enhance the student experience. You will cover a range of duties for a variety of courses: being the first point of contact for any student enquiries; supporting inductions and enrolments throughout the year; assisting with the preparation and conduct of our assessment boards.

You will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills and build positive and effective relationships with the wider University community, students and stakeholders including our external bodies. Ensuring compliance with policies and procedures at all times.

The Person 

The successful candidate will be an effective communicator and team player, able to prioritise their workload whilst maintaining strong attention to detail and have a proven track record of delivering excellent customer service

Successful applicants should be educated to degree level or equivalent, have previous administrative experience, ideally in a HEI, and able to operate multiple IT systems. 

How to Apply

To apply click on ‘Apply’ and fill out the application form.

Further information about the application process can be found here:

https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 16th September 2024.

Additional Information

Read more about working at the University of West London at  https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl

UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer as well as a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those from BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities to increase diversity in our workforce. 

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.  

This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point. 

The University reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting.

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