Operations Officer (Core Operations)

Are you looking for a role which underpins world leading research and teaching, and gives you the chance to make a positive difference?

As an Operations Officer in the Core Operations team, you will work flexibly across a range of processes and activities, to support the smooth operation of Human Resources, finances, buildings, governance, senior leadership team support and Health and Safety.

You will:

• Provide secretarial support to relevant meetings and committees.
• Provide administrative and operational support for HR-related processes.
• Provide administrative support for Finance-related processes.
• Support the senior leadership team, with tasks including organising meetings, travel bookings and disseminating information.
• Contribute towards continuous improvement work in the Core Operations Team and wider School
• Undertake the roles of Health and Safety Assistant and First Aider.

You will be someone who can work in a busy and varied role. You will have A-levels or equivalent, or proven work experience in a relevant comparable role. You will have good IT, communication and time-management skills. You will be able to prioritise and manage your own workload.

Our success is delivered by our people. We believe that a diverse and supportive environment, bringing different perspectives to our work and allowing people to thrive, is the best platform for outstanding operational support, cutting-edge research and excellent teaching. We are seeking individuals from the widest possible range of talents and backgrounds, and we will appoint not just based on past achievements, but also on your potential for the future. We will support your development and put in place a personal training programme to help you progress in your career in higher education. 

This role is available as a permanent contract. Hours are full-time (36.25 hours per week), working Monday to Friday. Job share arrangements may be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Victoria McPherson-Davis, email VICTORIA.MCPHERSON-DAVIS@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Learn more about the university commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

We are delighted to share that we are the first university to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award.

We want you to succeed in our recruitment process and have published Candidate Guidance for you to access information and support on application and interview process.

We offer a range of benefits, visit Your Benefits website to learn what we can offer you.

We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe and we want to make your transition to living in the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page to find out more.

This position does not fulfil the UK Visas & Immigration sponsorship criteria for Skilled Worker, therefore we can only accept applications from candidates who already have the right to work in UK.

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