About the role
We are looking to appoint a Personal Assistant to join the School of Health, Social Work and Sport. This role provides a comprehensive personal assistant and administrative service to the Dean of School and diary management support for all the Associate Deans within the School.
This versatile role will work proactively, collaboratively, and flexibly with academic staff and professional service colleagues to directly support the Senior Leadership team and School activities. Core responsibilities will relate to tasks such as coordinating schedules, diary management support, servicing meetings and school administration tasks.
About you
The successful candidate will have experience of working as a personal assistant or equivalent, including experience of taking minutes and experience in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of packages, databases, electronic diary and filing systems. The role requires the successful candidate to be able to work consistently under pressure, prioritise work and meet deadlines.
You will have a range of GCSEs, including English Language and Math’s at Grade C/Grade 4 or above, or appropriate equivalent experiential learning.
Additional information
Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston. Please contact Elisabetta Watts for informal enquiries.
What we can offer you
Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.
We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.
Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.
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