Business Support Officer

About us:

King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. We are dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place.  The Vice-Chancellor’s Office plays a pivotal role in the institution's leadership and strategic direction.

About the role:

Are you a highly organised, detail-oriented professional ready to make a real impact? We’re looking for a Business Support Officer to join our team at King’s. You’ll play a crucial role in providing exceptional executive and business support, ensuring that our leadership can drive institutional strategy. A key and trusted colleague in the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, you’ll be at the heart of operations, coordinating meetings and managing tasks with across finance, human resources, space, and sustainability.

What We’re Looking For:

• Exceptional communication: You know how to convey ideas clearly and effectively.
• Team player: You thrive in collaborative environments and contribute positively to team dynamics.
• Administrative expertise: Previous experience in higher education or a similar setting will set you apart.
• Adaptability: You can manage competing demands with grace and flexibility.

This is your chance to be part of a vibrant team that is passionate about the challenges and opportunities in a world class university. If you’re motivated to support leadership at the highest level, we want to hear from you!

This is a full time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

About you:

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. Educated to degree level or equivalent. 
2. Previous experience in an administrative and/or executive support role.
3. Excellent IT skills, covering standard Microsoft Office packages, SharePoint and similar platforms, and willingness to advance these skills. 
4. Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills with high attention to detail.
5. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact with a wide variety of people in a professional and assured manner.
6. Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task & balance competing priorities in a busy work environment. 
7. Experience of committee support & minute taking. 
8. Ability to work confidently and proactively across organisational boundaries.

Desirable criteria

1. Experience in a higher education environment.
2. Knowledge of the requirements of a committee support function, effective clerking & governance.
3. Able to generate new ideas and support change management.

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge & experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

Interviews are due to be held on 20 November 2024.

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and/or Occupational Health clearances.

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