Biosciences School Operations

Location:  Guildford
Salary:  £26,444 to £27,979 per annum
Post Type:  Full Time
Closing Date:  23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 31 July 2024
Reference:  033824

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.  

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.  

The role

We have a great opportunity to join our School Administration team in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, based within the University of Surrey.

The Faculty is a truly inspirational and fascinating environment to work in.  Delivering teaching to over 4000 undergraduate students training to be the Nurses, Paramedics, Midwives, Bioscientists, Psychologists, Medics and Veterinary Surgeons of the future. 

The position will suit someone who has strong organisation and planning skills, enjoys working with people and thrives on variety. 

Our facilities and those of the wider University present a wonderful backdrop for the right person to contribute to wider society and develop their skills and career.

You’ll become a key team member, working as part of a motivated team with the opportunity to build your skills and career within one of our five schools. Responsible for supporting key administrative activities and senior school staff members with diary management, servicing meetings, setting up meeting rooms and assisting with school events and conferences. There’s lots of variety, lots of interaction with academics, research colleagues and students and the opportunity to learn and develop.  

About you

We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic individual with a genuine interest in administration. 

You will be familiar with working autonomously and as part of a wider team. You’ll be confident in dealing with staff queries, have a hands-on approach and be willing to support the wide PA/administration team when required. Training will be in place to support you and help you develop in the role.  

How to apply

If you are enthusiastic, keen to join the University and are motivated to do things differently and open up a world of new possibilities, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please ensure you upload a CV when you apply.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Elise Frost-Bridges, Executive Assistant e.frost-bridges@surrey.ac.uk 

Please note interviews will take place early August. 

Further details:    Job Description    

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.

In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.