Operations Executive Assistant

The School of Natural Sciences is looking to appoint an Operations Executive Assistant, to support the Vice Dean and Head of School and Director of School Operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of operational colleagues across the School, with the opportunity to work within a hybrid model, in different locations across the University estate, and remotely. The role will provide tailored operational support for the Academic Head of School and Director of School Operations, which is pivotal to the smooth running of the School, with responsibilities including diary management;

organising travel and accommodation for UK and overseas trips; producing regular and effective communication on behalf of the Head of School; servicing and organising regular meetings and events; maintaining staff records and other School records ensuring compliance with GDPR and other legislation.

Experience of working in Higher Education is not essential and we welcome candidates with experience of providing executive support, the successful candidate will have excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision and to show initiative with good attention to detail.

As a member of staff at the University of Manchester the successful candidate will enjoy the benefits of working at Manchester; flexible working including hybrid working and flexible hours; a package of staff benefits including pension enrollment, generous holidays and a range of lifestyle discounts; support from the learning and development team to support professional development; and wellbeing support to enable colleagues to realise their potential and achieve success.

We actively encourage applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds and from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. We also support applications from those returning from a career break, and offer flexible working and carers peer support networks.

The Faculty of Science and Engineering has a commitment to gender equality which is demonstrated by Athena Swan awards in both Schools. The Athena Swan Charter recognises commitment to gender equality in the advancement and promotion of staff and students in higher education and research.

• 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