Operations Executive Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Executive Assistant to provide vital operational support for the Head of Department. This dynamic role requires flexibility and prioritization to ensure the smooth running of the School. The successful candidate will work closely with both academic and professional staff, contributing to the Department's success. With a commitment to equality and diversity, the university offers a supportive and inclusive environment. This position comes with a market-leading pension scheme, generous annual leave, and additional paid closure over Christmas, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in an academic setting.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional paid closure over Christmas

Discounts at major retailers

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored operational support for the academic Head of Department.
• Collaborate with professional services and academic colleagues.

Job description

Operations Executive Assistant, Manchester

Client: The University of Manchester

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 9463825e0307

Job Views: 1

Posted: 07.05.2025

Expiry Date: 21.06.2025

Job Description:

Context of the role

The Operations Executive Assistant role provides tailored operational support for the academic Head of Department (HoD), which is pivotal to the smooth running of the School.

This is a dynamic and demanding role involving flexibility and prioritisation to deliver PA support to the HoD and operational support to other staff. The post holder will collaborate with professional services and academic colleagues, essential for the Department and School's success.

The post is aligned with a Department within the School but employed by the School and may support other areas across the School.

When applying, please use the ‘additional information’ section to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential (and desirable) criteria listed in the person specification.

The School of Engineering promotes equality and diversity, supporting gender equality, flexible working, family-friendly policies, and work-life balance. Appointments are made on merit.

Applications

Two roles are available: one permanent and one fixed-term for 12 months. Please specify your preferred position in your application.

What you will get in return:

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing services including Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over Christmas
• Discounts at major retailers

We support an inclusive environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All appointments are based on merit.

Our university supports flexible working; more information can be found here. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note we cannot respond to enquiries, accept CVs, or applications from recruitment agencies. CVs from agencies will be considered a gift.

Under the new immigration rules, this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Candidates must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

For enquiries about the vacancy, visit: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

The vacancy closes at midnight on the closing date.

See the link below for the Further Particulars document with the person specification criteria.