Personal Assistant

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working (on campus + home)

Professional development opportunities

Annual salary progression

Employee discounts

Pension provision

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking a highly organised Personal Assistant to join our Executive Support Team, providing dedicated executive support to a member of the Senior Executive Team within one of our Faculties. You will manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings and agendas, plan events, and build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships with discretion and professionalism.

This hybrid role combines on-campus collaboration with home-working, offering development

Qualifications

• Confident, adaptable and organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing complex and ever-changing diaries and inboxes.
• Coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and servicing committees.
• Planning, organising and supporting a range of events.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Providing proactive support to ensure the smooth running of the Executive's office.

Skills

Diary management

Meeting coordination

Events planning

Stakeholder management

Discretion and professionalism

Job description

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organised, proactive, and professional Personal Assistant (PA) to join our Executive Support Team, providing dedicated executive support to a member of the Senior Executive Team within one of our Faculties.

This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of the University, where no two days are the same. As a trusted member of a collaborative and experienced PA community, you will play a key role in ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the Executive's office. You will build strong working relationships with colleagues across the University and provide a high standard of administrative and organisational support in a fast-paced environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing complex and ever-changing diaries and inboxes
• Coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and servicing committees
• Planning, organising and supporting a range of events
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Anticipating priorities and providing proactive support to ensure the smooth running of the Executive's office

We're looking for someone who is confident, adaptable and enjoys working in a dynamic environment. You'll have excellent organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining discretion and professionalism.

Why Join Manchester Metropolitan University?

At Manchester Metropolitan University, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and rewarding workplace where you can thrive both professionally and personally.

As part of our team, you'll benefit from:

• 25 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays and a University Christmas closure
• Hybrid working, with three days on campus and two days working from home
• Excellent opportunities for professional development, learning and career progression
• Annual salary progression (subject to scheme rules) and a range of employee reward and recognition initiatives
• A comprehensive benefits package including discounted gym membership, cycle to work and travel schemes, retail discounts, generous pension provision, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing

Further Information

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.