School Operations Assistant (Divisional)

University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee health & wellbeing

Generous annual leave

Bank holidays

Christmas closure

Retail discounts

Job summary

Alliance Manchester Business School is seeking a highly organised School Operations Assistant to join its School Operations Team. Based in the MSM Division, you will support a small team of three professional services colleagues and help deliver a proactive, customer‑focussed service to an academic community of around 75 staff, researchers and visiting academics.

You will collaborate with colleagues across the school and university, manage competing priorities and contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver a professional, customer-focused service.
• Positive, proactive and collaborative approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, customer-focused administrative support to the School Operations Team.
• Collaborate with academic and professional services colleagues across the school and university.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation and service excellence.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) is seeking to appoint a highly organised and proactive School Operations Assistant to join its School Operations Team.

This role is based within the Management Sciences and Marketing (MSM) Division and forms part of a dedicated divisional support team of three professional services colleagues. Together, the team supports a thriving academic community of approximately 75 academic staff, alongside postgraduate researchers and visiting academics.

The successful candidate will possess excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver a professional, customer-focused service. We are looking for someone who brings a positive, proactive and collaborative approach to their work, enjoys supporting others, and is keen to contribute to a welcoming and supportive team environment. They will work closely with academic and professional services colleagues across the school and wider university, building effective relationships and providing a responsive and efficient service.

As part of the wider school operations team, the post-holder will occasionally be asked to contribute to activities that support the school's strategic priorities and operational objectives. They will work collaboratively with colleagues across the school and university, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and service excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated administrator seeking to develop their career within one of the UK's leading business schools while making a valuable contribution to its academic community.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Louise England

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries:

Email: [e-mail]

Technical support:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.