Clerical Assistant

Are you a highly-organised team player with a willingness to learn new systems and processes?  Are you committed to excellent customer service with excellent communication skills? If so, we would welcome your application for the role of Clerical Assistant based in on our Medway Campus.

The University of Kent is looking for a Clerical Assistant to join a busy team assisting in the day-to-day administration in the local delivery teams, and providing efficient clerical support to the operations Team and the Head of Operations.

As a Clerical Assistant you can expect to:

• Provide efficient and confidential clerical support to facilitate the smooth running of business as usual
• Assist in the effective day to day administration in the local delivery teams
• Regularly review content on school websites to ensure accuracy 
• Organise room bookings for meetings and catering orders where appropriate
• Greet visitors in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring they receive an excellent customer service

What we are looking for:

• GCSEs in English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above), or equivalent
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to deal with a range of colleagues at all levels
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• A commitment to excellent customer service and to the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusivity in your work

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs) 
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/ 

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number CSF-995-24.

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Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.

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