Executive Pa And Administrator

Salary: £25,138 - £28,759 per annumRegion: Essex Business SchoolEmployment type: Permanent, Full-time

Department

At Essex Business School we have approximately 3000 students and 150 academic staff, 45 Professional Services staff and we champion responsible, ethical and sustainable business. From global corporations and the public sector, to SMEs, family businesses and start-ups, we’re interested in real-world business challenges.

Through our world-class research and teaching our students are trained you to think critically about business that encourages them to make a positive impact on society. We operate across two campuses in Colchester and Southend and offer five broad subject groups: accounting, finance, management, marketing and entrepreneurship with many of our courses being professionally accredited.

Duties of the Role

As a pivotal member of the Executive Services Team, the Executive PA and Administrator provides organised and confident PA support, creating a clear daily structure for the Dean, while also supporting the Deputy Dean, Head of Operations and Strategic Planning and other senior school staff.

You will provide support for school-wide activities including a programme of committee meetings, including the administrative arrangements for the EBS Advisory Board, assist the school with events, provide cover or assistance to colleagues in the Executive Services Team as required, and have a broad overview of all areas.

As a wider member of the School’s Professional Services Team, you will engage in data collection using University systems. Support conferences, Graduation and Welcome Week events ensuring the continued excellence of service delivery. Cover or assistance to colleagues in Colchester and Southend will be required, during peak times and periods of absence contributing to a culture of cross-campus working.

A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found within the attached job pack.

Skills And Qualifications Required

The position requires a suitably qualified person with significant and recent experience of working as PA to a senior manager or group of managers, with excellent communication and organisational skills. Well-developed administrative skills in relation to the use of IT, particularly Microsoft Office, and the ability to work effectively to tight deadlines whilst dealing with multiple priorities. You must possess experience of working in a busy team environment in a challenging and varied role. Importantly, the position requires confidentiality, flexibility, and high levels of organisational skills, while taking a pro-active approach to training and continual professional development.

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.

To support this commitment we have our Global Forum, a staff-led network that promotes and celebrates the rich cultural diversity among Essex staff, and our Colchester campus based Faith Centre, which hosts regular services, meetings and events organised by our chaplains and faith representatives.

Please visit our website for a full job description, person specification and more information relating to this post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please email the Resourcing Team

Closing Date: 30 August 2023Salary: £25,138 - £28,759 per annum