Personal Assistant to the Regius Professor of Divinity

The Faculty of Theology and Religion is recruiting for a Part-time (0.2 FTE) personal assistant to the Regius Professor of Divinity, Andrew Davison, working mainly on correspondence, diary, and task management.

 

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

 

•               An excellent contributory pension scheme

•               38 days annual leave (pro rata for part time appointments)

•               A comprehensive range of childcare services

•               Family leave schemes

•               Cycle loan scheme

•               Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

•               Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

 

This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working, and would be most effectively undertaken by someone who was willing to split the work across two or more days per week.

 

The holder of this post will aid the Regius Professor of Divinity, Andrew Davison, principally with correspondence and overseeing his calendar. Diary responsibilities involve scheduling events, using initiative to make considered judgements when juggling demands, and working with the Professor to prioritise tasks and keep ahead of deadlines. Dealing with correspondence involves being the first point of contact for enquirers, collaborators, and students, almost entirely over email. Parameters would be established for where the holder of this post would answer on behalf of the Prof Davison immediately, draft a proposed response, or seek direction from him.

 

•         Experience of diary management, including making travel arrangements

•         The ability to draft correspondence and answer emails courteously, as delegated

•         Proficiency in audio/touch typing and computer skills

•         A high standard of numeracy; the ability to manage finances

•         Experience of working on confidential matters; tact and discretion

•         The ability to manage and prioritise a varied and busy workload and work to deadlines

•         Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

 

We are seeking an efficient, motivated, and resourceful administrator. Subject-specific experience in the Regius Professor of Divinity’s area of academic work is not required.

The closing date for applications is 12:00pm on Monday 19th May 2025 .

 

Interviews will likely take place during the week commencing 16th June 2025 and will be face to face.

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