Executive PA

PA Required
12 weeks Temp Contract for The University of Manchester (possible option of a fixed term contract after the 12 weeks)
Hybrid - 2 days on site 3 days working from home - Based in Manchester.
35 hours per week - The university operates a flexi working pattern, core hours are 10-12 and 2-4 pm so 9-5pm 0r 8-4 or a similar working pattern
Grade: 4 (£26,444 - £29,605 pro rata)
Face to Face interview w/c 8th April
Immediate start - You must be free to start within 1 week of offer
Weekly paid

Supporting the head of department with full PA duties, diary management, travel, organisation of days/week, HR .

Person specification:
Essential skills, knowledge and experience

• Good standard of education, with a C or above in GCSE Maths and English Language or equivalent.

• Experience of providing dedicated support to an individual or group
• Strong IT skills with an ability to use Microsoft Office packages such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to display a high level of sensitivity, discretion, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to deliver exemplary customer service.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), demonstrating an ability to deal with a diverse range of individuals both internal and external to the organisation.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise multiple conflicting priorities in a busy environment.
• Demonstrable initiative and the ability to solve problems with minimal supervision.
• A team player with the ability to support colleagues.
  Desirable skills, knowledge and experience
• Experience of diary management.
• Knowledge and experience of using University systems such as Oracle, iProc, Key Travel and JobTrain plus knowledge of using website and media platforms.
• Previous experience of minute taking.
• Experience of working within the education sector.
• Experience of providing support and guidance to colleagues.
  
  If you have done PA/EA/Secretarial support in the past and if this role is of interest then please send me your CV along with your salary expectations and your availability to start.
  
  

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