We are looking to appoint a highly organised, motivated individual to be a key member of the External Relations Division. The post-holder will provide comprehensive high-quality administrative and organisational support to the Director of Marketing and Communications, to ensure the efficient and effective operation of their portfolio. About you Able to work independently, you will deliver excellent personal assistant support, ensuring the Director’s time is managed efficiently and effectively, often in the face of competing demands and tight deadlines. You will fulfil a number of administrative functions including mail and diary management, committee servicing, maintaining systems and processes, and providing confidential support. You will be proactive in using your own initiative and judgement to resolve issues, be able to determine priorities and to ensure that they are represented professionally at all times. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, you will also be required to develop an understanding of colleagues’ workloads and priorities to ensure a continuous and seamless service to the Group is provided at all times. You will possess the high standard of professional performance required to represent senior members of University staff, and the communication skills necessary to work with a diverse array of internal and external stakeholders. Additional information Informal enquiries regarding this opportunity are welcome, and should be made to Felicity Lawrence at [email protected] As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world. As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive. We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.