Administrative Assistant - Public Engagement for ‘Akenfield Now’ (0.2 FTE)

Salary on appointment will be £22,681 per annum (pro rata), with an annual increment up to £24,533 per annum (pro rata). 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administrative Assistant to undertake secretarial and administrative duties to support the CreativeUEA team in the university's Research and Innovation Division, and deliver a strong customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. 

You will provide efficient and high quality administrative assistance for the UEA research and public engagement project Akenfield Now, which is funded by the Heritage Fund. This role will support the CreativeUEA team and the School of Education and Lifelong Learning in preparing, promoting, managing and evaluating public events for the project between July 2024 and December 2024. The role is situated in the CreativeUEA team, where you will undertake a number of secretarial and administrative duties including: drafting reports, taking minutes, arranging travel, organising meetings and events, answering queries and diary management. You will also assist in the procurement of equipment, and monitor and maintain finances where required.

You will have a good standard of secondary education or equivalent experience in a similar role. Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential as is the ability to manage a varied workload in a high paced environment. Previous experience in procurement processes, budget management and/or updating websites and social media would be advantageous.

This part-time post (0.2FTE) is available from 1 July 2024 on a fixed term basis for 6 months.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page. 

Closing date: 27 May 2024

We welcome applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010.  Appointment will be made on merit.

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

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