Permanent, 0.6 FTE, 22.2 hours per week (flexibility on how these hours are worked)
Band 3 - £28,778 to £32,080 per annum, pro rata
About The Post
We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive and enthusiastic Professional Assistant (PA) to join our dynamic team across three of our Professional Services departments. This is an exciting opportunity to provide a comprehensive administration support service through managing diaries, organising meetings and events, and handling enquiries, all while ensuring smooth administrative operations.
About The Team
This fast-paced and varied role offers an exciting opportunity to provide high-level administrative support to the Chief People Officer, the Chief Digital and Technology Officer and the Chief Estates Officer. The postholder will report directly to the Chief People Officer.
You’ll be supporting a dynamic and collaborative group of senior leaders at the heart of our organisation. Our People, Estates and Digital and IT functions are critical — shaping our people strategy, driving digital innovation, and overseeing the estates that support our operations and student experience. While their areas of focus differ, they share a commitment to excellence, forward-thinking leadership, and making a meaningful impact.
Your role will be essential in ensuring their time is used effectively, priorities are managed seamlessly, and operations run smoothly — helping to drive key outcomes across the organisation.
About You
You will have excellent organisational, communication, problem-solving and IT skills, as well as experience of diary management, organising events, clerking meetings (including the creation of agendas and collation and distribution of papers) and handling enquiries. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, highly motivated and passionate about making a difference in Higher Education administration and enjoys the challenge of working in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
* Flexible working, including family friendly policies.
* We offer a competitive pension scheme through USS.
* Staff discounts at a number of local amenities.
* Discounted membership at various Ipswich Fit sites: unlimited access to gyms, swimming lanes, fitness classes and discounted racket sports.
* We offer discounted rates for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
* Wellbeing programmes.
* Staff recognition annual awards.
Closing Date: Monday 18 August 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 27 August 2025
For any enquires about the role, please contact: Laurie Chaplin (Resourcing & Talent Partner) at l.chaplin@uos.ac.uk, copying in Ataylia Clarke (Resourcing Coordinator) at a.clarke8@uos.ac.uk
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Please be aware that this post is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.
We believe sustainability is fundamental to our culture and our business as usual working practice, and are commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), whilst actively addressing resource usage and climate and biodiversity degradation. We are seeking passionate individuals who share this commitment, aligning with our strategic initiatives and procedures to drive positive change and contribute to a more sustainable future. #J-18808-Ljbffr