Administrator and Receptionist - Research and Enterprise Directorate

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced administrator to join the Research and Enterprise Office (REO).

The main purpose of the role is to provide high quality, confidential administrative support to the day to day running of the reception area and the wider team. This will include ordering IT equipment, arranging travel, raising purchase orders, dealing with incoming post, reception of visitors, responding to correspondence, arranging meetings, assisting on projects in all areas and occasional note taking.

Duties of the Role

The post holder will support the team by providing administrative support for both reception and the wider sections of the REO including the Deputy Director (Enterprise). Duties will include ordering IT equipment, arranging meetings, assisting on projects in all areas and occasional note taking.

Skills and qualifications required

You will be a supportive team member with relevant administrative experience in a busy and complex office environment. You will have experience of problem solving and demonstrate a high standard of accuracy and attention to details together with excellent communication and IT skills. You will have experience of problem solving and demonstrate a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail together with excellent communication and IT skills.

Department

The Research and Enterprise Office (REO) is an administrative section within the University’s Professional Services. The REO delivers services to the University’s academic community to support a range of research, impact and knowledge exchange activities and also contributes to a wide range of business engagement activities and facilitates the delivery of services to business, as well as the wider community.

At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.

Please use the 'Apply' button to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role. You will also find details of how to make your application here.

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