Personal Assistant to the Head of School

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Personal Assistant to support the Head of School in a vibrant Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance operational efficiency within a dynamic professional service. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure alignment with strategic goals while contributing to innovative initiatives. With generous holiday allowances, a supportive work environment, and access to personal development courses, this position is perfect for individuals eager to grow in a collaborative setting. Join a warm team dedicated to service excellence and professional growth.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Access to personal development courses

On-site childcare

Shopping discounts

Travel schemes

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and highly organised individual with a strong problem-solving approach.
• Motivated to support operational efficiency in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of School and Management Support Officer in operational effectiveness.
• Contribute to Faculty strategic initiatives and improve management support approaches.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Overview Of The Role

Are you enthusiastic, highly organised and versatile, with a strong problem-solving approach? Are you motivated to support excellent operational efficiency in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures at a highly rated Russell Group university? Do you want to be part of a dynamic professional service that partners with different teams, working towards unified processes?

As a Personal Assistant (PA) to the Head of School (HoS) and Management Support Officer in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures, based in The School of Languages, Cultures and Societies (LCS), you will work closely with the HoS, Deputy School Manager, and School MASS team. Your focus will be on ensuring operational effectiveness, aligned with the School, Faculty, and University strategies and KPIs. You will be part of the School and Faculty MASS (Management Administration Support Service) team, as well as the wider Operations team within the University, aiming to continually improve management support approaches across this large and diverse organization. You will join a warm, welcoming team of like-minded colleagues committed to learning, development, and service growth. This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to Faculty strategic initiatives.

For further information or queries, please contact:

Leah Patel, Deputy School Manager, School of Languages, Cultures and Societies

Email: [e-mail]

Please note: Due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. More information on visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays/days the University is closed (including Christmas) – totaling 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 facilities including a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Additional benefits include on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes.

And much more!