Personal Assistant

Are you someone who is practical, super organised, loves diary management, enjoys working with people, and thrives on variety? We have a great opportunity to join our PA and Administration team in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Surrey in our state-of-the art facilities.

The Faculty is a truly inspirational and fascinating environment to work in, delivering teaching to over 3000 undergraduate students training to be the Bioscientists, Psychologist, Nurses, Paramedics, Midwives, Veterinary Surgeons, and Doctors of the future. Our facilities and those of the wider University present a wonderful backdrop for the right person to contribute to wider society and develop their skills and career.

You’ll become a key team member, working as part of a motivated team with the opportunity to build your skills and career as a Personal Assistant within one of our four schools. You’ll be responsible for supporting the Head of School and senior academic staff members with diary management, budget reconciliations, and servicing meetings, as well as setting up meeting rooms, planning School events and conferences, and line managing the School Administrator. There’s lots of variety, interaction with academics, research colleagues, and students, and the opportunity to learn and develop. 

About you

We are looking for a well organised, enthusiastic individual with a genuine interest in professional administration and personal assistance. 

You'll work well in a team and be familiar with working autonomously and as part of a wider team. You’ll be able to offer guidance to the School Administrators and provide them with supportive line management. Training will be in place to support you, your team and help you develop in the role. 

If you are enthusiastic, keen to join the University, and are motivated to do things differently and open up a world of new possibilities, we would be delighted to hear from you.

What’s in it for you?

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work. Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:

• Competitive salary
• Annual incremental pay rise
• Market leading pension
• Up to 40 days holiday: 25 days annual leave + 7 University Days + bank holidays
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Travel & Family benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme, and on-site childcare
• Student discount eligibility 
• Access to on-site world-class leisure facilities at discounted rates

Further Information

For more information or to be considered for the role, please submit your CV. You will also be asked some brief questions to help us understand your suitability for the position.

For an informal discussion, please contact Elise Frost-Bridges at e.frost-bridges@surrey.ac.uk

Interview will be held on campus 17^th September.

The University is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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