We are seeking a pro-active, self-motivated and highly organised team player to provide administrative support to a friendly team within the School of Health Sciences. The successful applicant will be responsible for the smooth running of Schwartz Rounds for students and staff in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.
Schwartz Rounds aim to improve the wellbeing of university staff and students by providing a confidential reflective space to process the social, ethical and emotional challenges of the work they do. Each Round lasts one hour and commences with one or two storytellers sharing their experiences to trigger reflection and resonance in the audience. An open discussion, guided by a trained facilitator, then follows in which audience members are invited to share their reflections triggered by the panellists’ stories. They run both face to face and online.
The successful applicant will be based at the University of Surrey and will work closely with Schwartz Round leads Professors Jill Maben and Cath Taylor, and the Schwartz Rounds facilitation team. They will be responsible for key administrative elements of Schwartz Rounds at Surrey, with supervision and support.
About you
The successful applicant will require a flexible and proactive approach to their work with excellent verbal and written communication skills, engaging with the wide-ranging stakeholders, as well as the ability to work independently within a face to face and remote team culture. They will have a good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel spreadsheets, Zoom and TicketTailor. They will demonstrate confidentiality, excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills and the ability to work on their own initiative. Organisation, planning and attention to detail are key requirements for this position. Previous experience in an administrative role is essential and experience of working within a University setting is advantageous.
How to apply
This is a fixed term part-time post for up to 28 months, starting 1st March 2025.
In return we can offer a generous annual leave entitlement, access to a variety of staff development opportunities, childcare assistance and discounted membership to Surrey Sports Park.
As a Silver Athena SWAN award holder, Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident employer, we are committed to supporting equality, diversity and inclusion.
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In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate, flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.
The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.
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