Executive Officer

Job Description

Salary : Grade 5 (£24,285 to £27,131) until 31/07/23 an additional 2% will be paid (£24,771 to £27,674)Our client is looking to appoint an Executive Officer to provide high level administrative and project support for the Academic Registrars Office.This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to work as part of a busy and established team. The Academic Registrars Office (ARO) supports major projects within the Directorate and its strategic planning processes, as wellas contributing to business improvement and service delivery excellence. The ARO is also responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance with the Office for Students and managing student appeals and complaints to the University.The role will be wide-ranging and challenging and would be well-suited to someone who is hard working, a quick learner, and keen to understand and help deliver the Universitys activities.About the role:The role is a mix of project work. executive support and office administration. You will provide project management support for important initiatives, develop solutions to complex problems and ensure that efficient and effective administrative support isprovided for the Academic Registrars Office.This varied role will include dealing with and resolving a wide range of matters, which will often be confidential, sensitive or urgent. This post requires first class judgement, personal organisation and a degree of flexibility, as well as an ability towork to absolute deadlines.Well suited to an ambitious and self-starting individual, this role provides a valuable opportunity to gain insight and experience within the Academic Registrars Office.About you:This is a diverse, challenging and rewarding role that demands excellent organisational and communication skills. You will be resourceful, self-motivated and proactive. You will help in building excellent working relationships with internal and externalstakeholders, always projecting a positive and professional image of yourself, the Academic Registrars Office and the University.You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and need to be comfortable interacting with colleagues at all levels across the University, including Senior Leaders. You will be willing to learn and demonstrate a proactive and conscientious approach.They are seeking candidates who are happy to support the continuous monitoring and improvement of their business processes and contribute to a strong team-focussed ethos.If you would like to apply, please take the time to consider the essential criteria in the job description and provide them with a CV and covering letter that demonstrates your suitability for the role.In recognition of staff contributions to the Universitys achievements during the 2021/2022 academic year, an additional discretionary payment of 2% per annum will be added to your salary until 31/07/23 in order to ensure consistency amongst existing andincoming staff. This additional 2% will be paid pro rata in equal monthly installments, on top of your salary each month until 31/07/23.They are committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.They promote applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits that a diverse organisation can bring . They particularly encourage applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates,who they recognise are underrepresented in this area.Hybrid working is offered for this role, where you will be able to work a proportion of time on campus and a proportion remotely. They recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations throughoutthe application process.Closing date: 2 October 2022

Keyskills :
OrganizationContinuous MonitoringProjectingProject SupportExecutive Support