As a result of successful career progression of the current post holder, we are looking to appoint an Operations Executive Assistant to support Department activity within the School of Natural Sciences. This is an exciting opportunity, to join a team of operational colleagues working within a hybrid model, in different locations across the University estate, and remotely. The role provides tailored operational support for the academic Head of School (HoS), and wider School Leadership Team.

Operating as part of the School Operations Team and reporting to the Operations Executive Officer, this is a dynamic role and will involve flexibility and the ability to prioritise tasks in order to deliver PA support to the Head of School and operational support to other staff across the School.

The post holder will work in partnership with professional services and academic colleagues, crucial to the success and functioning of the Department and School.

As a member of staff at the University of Manchester the successful candidate will enjoy the benefits of working at Manchester; flexible working including hybrid working and flexible hours; a package of staff benefits including pension enrollment, generous holidays and a range of lifestyle discounts; support from the learning and development team to support professional development; and wellbeing support to enable colleagues to realise their potential and achieve success. Benefits of working at Manchester

Experience of working in Higher Education is not essential and we welcome candidates with experience of delivering an exceptional customer service.

We actively encourage applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds and from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. We also support applications from those returning from a career break, and offer flexible working and carers peer support networks.

The School is committed to promoting equality and diversity, and holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award, for gender equality in higher education. The School recognises its good practice in relation to gender, including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff to achieve a good work-life balance. Appointment will always be awarded on merit.

Candidates may also wish to consider vacancy SAE-021128 this is a similar permanent post. Candidates can submit the same application for both posts, if interested in applying for both positions.

Please review the candidate pack for more detailed information about the School Operations team, the School of Natural Sciences and the benefits of working at Manchester.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Helena Gittins, Deputy School Operations Manager

Email: Helena.gittins@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.