Divisional Administrative Assistant

at  The University of Manchester

WHAT YOU WILL GET IN RETURN:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
  As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
  Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here
  Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
  Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
  Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.
  Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The primary aim of this role is to provide comprehensive and proactive administrative support for divisional staff and activities undertaken in the School. The post holder will be a key administrative point of contact working within the Division of Psychology and Mental Health and will ensure questions, issues and concerns are dealt with effectively. The post holder will be responsible for significant support in terms of the processing of finance and servicing meetings, as well as looking after the estate within the Zochonis Building.
The post holder will be assigned to the Division but will be employed by the School and as such may be required to support other areas, from time to time, across the School. There will be a considerable need to respond to change in the foreseeable future and the post holder will actively work to support senior managers in achieving this objective.