School Operations Administrator

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a School Operations Administrator for a role on the main campus with opportunities for hybrid working. The successful candidate will support various administrative activities, requiring excellent organisational and communication skills. Key responsibilities include managing workloads and providing project support. Benefits include 26 days of holiday, pension schemes, and access to on-site childcare, among others.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme options

Discounted gym membership

Access to on-site childcare

Shopping discounts and travel schemes

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a busy office environment in an administrative role.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines.
• Experience of Microsoft Office or equivalent IT software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide pro-active support across a range of general School administration activities.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and a proactive approach within a small team.
• Manage own workload to meet set deadlines.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Job title: School Operations Administrator

Salary: Grade 4 (£23,700 - £25,138 depending upon experience)

Location and work arrangement: Based on the main campus, with scope for hybrid working. Flexible working arrangements are open for discussion.

Are you an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual with excellent administrative, communication and organisational skills? Do you have experience of working in a busy office environment in an administrative role? Can you make a positive contribution to our team?

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.

Responsibilities

• As part of the School’s Operations Team, provide pro-active support across a range of general School administration activities.
• Work as part of a small team with effective communication and interpersonal skills, maintaining a high level of accuracy and a proactive approach.
• Manage own workload to meet set deadlines and use Microsoft Office or equivalent IT software effectively.
• Provide general administrative support on school projects and initiatives, as directed by the Head of School and School Manager.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience of working in a busy office environment in an administrative role.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines.
• Experience of Microsoft Office or equivalent IT software is essential.

What we offer

• 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays/days closed by custom (including Christmas) – 42 days a year.
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our 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.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
• And much more!