University Operations Administrator

Are you a highly-organised team player, used to working in a busy administration role?  Are you committed to excellent customer service with excellent communication skills? If so, we would welcome your application for the role of Operations Administrator.

The University of Kent is looking for an Operations Administrator to join the University Operations team and provide comprehensive, end-to-end administrative support. With a broad understanding of the routine activities required to ensure the smooth and efficient administration of the various activities that the operations team supports, you will be largely self-managed, responding to students and colleagues from across the University as well as visitors and external contacts on routine matters, ensuring a courteous and efficient response at all times

As a Operations Administrator you can expect to:

• Provide effective administrative support to University Operations day to day, working proactively to deliver assigned tasks without prompting
• Provide support in the organisation of meetings, events and committees 
• Assist with the implementation of Health and Safety regulations 
• Manage the day-to-day administration of the OVC and University Operations asset register
• Act as the point of contact for staff and visitors to the department providing a courteous and effective service

What we are looking for:

• GCSEs in English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above), or equivalent
• Previous experience in a clerical role 
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to deal with a range of colleagues at all levels
• Able to work on own initiative and manage a workload with some competing deadlines and priorities

What we can offer in return:

The University of Kent is a distinctive and attractive place to work. As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing throughout your time with us. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts
• on site parking

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we would welcome your application. Please see the links below to view the job description and to apply for this post. For questions about the application process, please contact the People Services team on peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting ref number: CSF-876-24

Further details:   

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.

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