Department Support Hub Administrator

University of York
UK
15 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£28,778.0 - £32,080.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Tech stack

Microsoft Office Information Technology Gsuite

Job description

You will provide essential administrative support across the department, supporting day-to-day operations with a diverse range of duties, ensuring a first-class service is provided at all times. You will be part of the Department Support Hub, in a busy and varied role, working alongside colleagues in a number of different areas, including procurement, HR, website maintenance, senior leadership and committee support, and facilities management. The ideal candidate will have a willingness to upskill, troubleshoot and work collaboratively with their team, the wider department and central University services.

The role is currently offered as a combination of remote working and in-office working, with an expectation that the role-holder will be flexible in supporting in-person events and on-campus activities within the demands of the role.

Requirements

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and proactive Administrator with excellent interpersonal and communications skills to join the Department Support Hub that supports staff with a broad range of activities within the department., * Level 2 qualification including Maths and English. (Qualifications at this level include five GCSEs at grade A*-C/ grade 4-9. Please view the full list). We also welcome applicants with equivalent non-uk qualifications or equivalent professional experience.

  • Experience of working in a varied administrative role effectively balancing competing priorities
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Diary time management and committee support skills and experience
  • Experience of administrative HR processes
  • Highly organised, with the ability to handle multiple ongoing tasks and processes
  • Ability to problem solve both independently and as part of a team
  • Accurately record, analyse, interpret and report information/data
  • Use digital technologies including Google applications and/or Microsoft Office
  • Communicate effectively in verbal and written formats
  • Organise activities and resources
  • Works collaboratively with others
  • Delivers a quality service
  • Develops self and others
  • Actively champions respect, inclusivity, equality and diversity
  • Identifies and implements continuous improvement

About the company

The Department of Health Sciences is located on the University’s Heslington West Campus and has over 300 academics, researchers and support staff engaged in delivering research, education and professional development. Teaching and research programmes are underpinned by excellent administrative support., The University strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York’s commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.

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