Job description
We are currently seeking an experienced part time administrator (0.8 fte) to join our friendly and supportive team based at our Chichester campus. The key focus of this role is to support a range of Social Work graduate, degree apprentice and professional development programmes. You will provide efficient, effective and professional administrative support to students, staff, employers and other stakeholders, working collaboratively to enhance administrative processes and the student and staff experience. The post holder will work as part of a team sharing and managing a wide range of administrative systems and tasks.
About you
You will have a good general education to A level or equivalent, with a high standard of literacy, numeracy and attention to detail. You will need good interpersonal and communication skills, a professional manner and the ability to build relationships and respect confidentiality. You will need to be approachable, adaptable and conscientious with a strong student focus. Previous administrative experience is essential, ideally within a similar environment, as is the ability to work to tight deadlines and manage and prioritise workload. Experience of management of shared inboxes and workloads and/or apprenticeship administration would be an advantage.
About the team
You will work within a small, friendly and flexible administrative team, who are keen to contribute to our student experience while enjoying a good work life balance.
A top 25 UK University who prides itself on our sense of community, including an excellent staff experience.
In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:
- Defined Benefit pension schemes via our providers the Local Government Pension or Teachers’ Pension Schemes. Your own monthly contributions are enhanced with employer contributions and a substantial automatic lump sum life cover scheme enhancement.
- A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
- There’s also a free on-site gym; a cycle purchase salary sacrifice scheme; subsidised bus travel between our Bognor and Chichester campus’ and Chichester town centre; 24/7 Employee support line and extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.
Applicants are urged to submit their application form as soon as possible as there is an urgent need to fill this position. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should suitable applicant(s) apply before the end of the closing date.
Enquiries are welcomed by Karen Brooks, Department Administration Manager K.Brooks@chi.ac.uk
Interview Date: 23 February 2023
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