Personal Assistant (PA) (Part Time)

Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An academic institution in Cambridge is seeking an experienced PA to support the Regius Professor of Engineering. The successful candidate will provide high-level administrative assistance, ensuring the effective management of communications and documentation. Required qualifications include an HND or equivalent and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This is a fixed-term role lasting for 3 years.

Qualifications

• Educated to HND, HNC, level 4/5 vocational qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Highly competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages with prior PA/Secretarial experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and PA support to the Regius Professor of Engineering.
• Ensure efficient management of communications, schedules, and documentation.
• Facilitate the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

HND, HNC, or equivalent vocational qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced PA for a new role based at the Whittle Laboratory in West Cambridge. The main focus of the role is to provide dedicated administrative and PA support to the Regius Professor of Engineering thereby ensuring the efficient and effective management of communications, schedules and documentation in order to facilitate the smooth running of day-to-day operations. In this respect, you will be required to provide high-level secretarial support to facilitate the effective coordination of academic, research and departmental responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated administrative and PA support to the Regius Professor of Engineering to ensure efficient management of communications, schedules and documentation.
• Facilitate the smooth running of day-to-day operations and coordinate academic, research and departmental responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Educated to HND, HNC, level 4/5 vocational qualification or have an equivalent level of practical experience.
• Highly competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages with previous PA/Secretarial administrative experience.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills as well as good time management skills with the ability to prioritise a diverse and changing workload.

Terms

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

Application

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If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office at the Department of Engineering ([e-mail], 01223 332615).

Please quote reference NM47385 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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