Overview
We are looking for an experienced PA to support the Head of Department and the Departmental Administrator in the Department of Psychology, based in historic central Cambridge. We offer a welcoming, friendly work environment where you will feel valued, encouraged to develop and supported to achieve your full potential. The Department of Psychology is a large teaching and research Department in the School of Biological Sciences with approximately 30 Academics, 130 members of staff and 100 postgraduate students.
Responsibilities
* Provide a comprehensive and proactive PA service to the Head of Department and the Departmental Administrator to support the efficient and effective management of their time and work.
* Ensure the successful management of collaborative/administrative projects involving a range of university departments and external institutions, by putting in place all requisite processes and procedures.
* Prepare for and attend meetings, record the minutes and act on administrative tasks that may arise out of committee meetings.
* Oversee department visitor applications, and organise and manage events, seminars and publicity for the department, as well as providing administrative assistance to departmental projects, and welcoming departmental guests.
* This is an interesting and varied role, which includes some HR administration duties in conjunction with the HR team, as well as event management and occasional cover for reception.
Qualifications
* Proactive and flexible approach to work with relevant PA/administrative experience.
* Excellent IT skills and exceptional written, verbal and organisational skills.
* Ability to use own initiative and work independently and as part of a friendly and supportive team.
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