Management Support Officer and Personal Assistant

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Working time: 100%

Contract type: Ongoing

Interview date: Wednesday 12^th March 2025

Are you enthusiastic, highly organised and versatile, with a strong problem-solving approach? Do you have excellent communication and enjoy engaging with a wide variety of people? Do you want to be part of a proactive administrative team, providing PA support to the Head of School and support to the School Administrative Management Team within a dynamic School?

This role forms part of the Management and Administration Support Service (MASS) within the Faculty of Arts and is based in the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies. As part of a small team in the School, you will work closely with the School Manager to provide comprehensive support in all areas of the service, including HR, finance, purchasing and communications. You will also provide PA support to the Head of School and wider leadership team as required. You will also be part of the wider Faculty MASS (Management Administration Support Service) team, who are pointed towards delivering operational excellence. This brings the opportunity to contribute towards wider Faculty initiatives.

With experience of providing varied high level administrative support in a busy office or comparable environment, you will have the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels. You will have the ability to handle problems efficiently and professionally, using your initiative to find solutions. In addition, you will have the ability to communicate effectively and work accurately under pressure with discretion and confidentiality when needed.

Interviews and tests will be held on 12 March. Interviews will be in person and candidates will receive the questions in advance.

Contact information

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

Meredith Green, School Manager

m.e.green1@leeds.ac.uk

 What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.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.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

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