Personal Assistant to the Directors, Student Curriculum and Operations and Student Experience and Support (SESST1002)

Salary: Grade 5 (£25,742 - £29,605 p.a. depending on experience)

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you looking for a fast-paced challenging role supporting leaders with their work across a wide range of activities? Do you have substantial experience of diary management at a senior level? Are you proactive, with excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively? 

The University of Leeds is one of the top 75 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced PA to provide administrative support to Directors in Student Education including the Director of Student Curriculum and Operations and the Director of Student Experience and Support. Working largely self-directed in your day-to-day work, you will demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility, flexibility and initiative in all aspects of the role. You will be responsible for complex diary management, maintaining accurate records and supporting administration needs across the directorates. You will be motivated by the variety and enjoy both structured and unstructured elements of the role.   

You will have excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to build productive working relationships with people at all levels across the University and externally. You will have exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise in order to manage a busy and varied workload. You will possess excellent IT skills and have a strong working knowledge of all Microsoft packages. You will enjoy working independently, as well as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and using your own initiative and judgement to make decisions. Alongside your PA duties, you will play an active role in the Business Support Team, recognising the need for flexibility, collaboration and consistency across your remits.  

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 options plus life assurance.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, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.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:

Rebecca McCammon, Strategic Projects Manager

Email: r.j.mccammon@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 17 Mar 2024

Section: Administrative and Clerical Support

Salary: £25,742 to £29,605 p.a.