PA to Vice-President for Research & Innovation

Based in the Rotunda, part of the prestigious Firth Court Building in which the offices of the President & Vice-Chancellor and other members of the University Executive Board are based, you will play a key role in the Research and Innovation support team. This shared role directly supports the Vice-President for Research and Innovation, Deputy Vice-President for Research and Deputy-Vice President for Innovation.

The office forms part of a wider group of executive support staff who between them support the work of the President & Vice-Chancellor, the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Finance Officer and the Vice-President for Education. Close working with other executive support colleagues within this wider team is essential.

The role requires strong team working skills with a high level of written and oral communication skills, proficient in a range of IT software with excellent organisational, diplomacy and customer service skills. You will have the autonomy to co-ordinate your own workload, balance priorities, and the ability to work quickly to meet tight deadlines, manage conflicting priorities and take responsibility for coordinating and organising events and visits.

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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