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Executive Assistant to Head of School and Director of School Operations, Manchester

Client:

The University of Manchester

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

e7ce08548ce1

Job Views:

3

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

The School of Medical Sciences is seeking a dynamic and proactive individual for the role of Executive Assistant to the Head of School & Director of School Operations. The successful candidate will provide confidential, high-level administrative and project support, acting as the primary contact for the School Office and supporting the School Operations Manager as needed.

Applicants should have extensive experience providing exceptional administrative support at a senior management level within a large, complex organization. Responsibilities include managing the School’s calendar, refining business processes, coordinating requests, supporting senior staff, and managing a small Office team. The role requires flexibility, excellent prioritization skills, and the ability to liaise professionally with stakeholders at all levels, including external organizations such as NHS Trusts and regulatory bodies.

Candidates are encouraged to demonstrate how they meet the essential and desirable criteria in the 'supporting information' section of their application.

Interview date: 22nd May 2025

What you will get in return:

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing services including Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Paid closure over Christmas
• Discounts at major retailers

We support an inclusive, flexible working environment. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note: We do not accept CVs or applications from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted will be considered a gift.

For inquiries about the vacancy, contact:

Jenny Parr, Executive Assistant to the Head of School and Head of School Operations

Fiona Wilson, School Operations Manager

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

Application deadline: Midnight on the closing date.

See the Further Particulars document for the person specification criteria.