Diary Secretary & Admin Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer

This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you looking for a fast paced challenging role supporting a busy Chief Operating Officer’s office? Do you have substantial experience of admin support and diary management at a senior level? Are you pro-active and have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively? 

You will be part of a professional team that works collaboratively to ensure that the Chief Operating Officer is constantly supported to a high level. You will have substantial experience of working with a busy electronic diary and possess excellent digital, secretarial, interpersonal and organisational skills.  An excellent working knowledge of Microsoft packages together with reliability, forward-thinking and accuracy are also essential. The ability to demonstrate a high degree of personal responsibility and initiative in all areas of the role is required.  Diplomatic and discreet in approach, you will be skilled at managing a complex workload accurately, including electronic diary and document management.  

This is a key role in maintaining the smooth operation of diary management for the Chief Operating Officer and will appeal to suitably qualified candidates seeking an exciting and challenging role.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Nicola Salmon, Business Support Manager

N.J.Salmon@leeds.ac.uk

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