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Personal Assistant & Departmental Support Officer

University of Sheffield - Research Partnerships & Innovation

Location: Sheffield, Hybrid
Salary: £27,319 to £31,236 (potential to progress to £33,951).
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 26th February 2026
Closes: 29th March 2026
Job Ref: 2282

Are you an experienced Personal Assistant who enjoys working collaboratively? We have an exciting opportunity to join us as a PA / Departmental Support Officer.

Along with previous PA experience, we are looking for enthusiastic candidates with excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills to provide high-quality operational and administrative support, along with professional and streamlined diary support for the Assistant Director of Research, Partnerships and Innovation (RPI) / Head of Regional Engagement and Innovation. Further details on the main duties and responsibilities can be found in the job description.

This role will offer you an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in Higher Education administration and diary management in a varied role within a rapidly changing environment.

To thrive in this exciting role you will be:

  • Proactive, organised and disciplined, with experience of working in complex environments.
  • A systematic and detail orientated administrator with proven experience in diary support / management.
  • Adaptable, hardworking and forward-thinking in your approach with excellent communication and organisational skills.

You will work in a friendly and collaborative support team in RPI, with a strong sense of citizenship and supporting others. Find out more about the department at: www.sheffield.ac.uk/rpi.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

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