School Operations Specialist — Events & Admin

Diversity Dashboard; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension contribution

Christmas closure across departments

Purple Place employee discount

Job summary

University of Manchester is seeking a School Operations Assistant to provide proactive operational support across SEED, ensuring timely service for staff and students. You will manage records, assist with events, and coordinate with the team to meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes flexibility, effective communication, and a proactive approach to organisational tasks within a busy university setting.

Qualifications

• Effective oral and written communication with a wide range of people.
• Experience with administrative processes and following prescribed workflows.
• Ability to work in a team and be flexible to support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Operations activity across the School as directed by the line manager.
• Provide helpful, professional, timely customer service to staff and students.
• Complete routine operational tasks and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Support events/meetings including venues, AV, travel and catering.
• Act as operational point of contact on the day and chase agreed actions.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Administrative processes

Teamwork

Independent working

Organisational skills

Job description

University of Manchester is seeking a School Operations Assistant to provide proactive operational support across SEED, ensuring timely service for staff and students. You will manage records, assist with events, and coordinate with the team to meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes flexibility, effective communication, and a proactive approach to organisational tasks within a busy university setting.