Personal Assistant/Support Worker

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual into the School Admin Team, who has administrative, interpersonal and organisational skills. You will provide assistance to an academic member of staff, who has received funding for this post, enabling them to carry out their teaching, research and administrative duties more accessibly. You will be able to demonstrate a high degree of independent working and ability to follow direction in all areas of the role, as well as working with multiple teams to achieve end goals. You will work closely with academic and professional services colleagues in the School of Geography and across the Faculty and University. In addition, you will demonstrate high levels of accuracy and attention to detail in your work, be able to follow directions precisely, be able to manage competing deadlines, and work with confidential and sensitive information professionally and with due diligence. You will also be an experienced user of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, and be able to manage email and internet-based systems. This role is line managed through the School Administrative team structure in the School of Geography.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Nicola Bhuller, School Manager

Tel: 0113 343 6630

Email: n.g.bhuller@leeds.ac.uk

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