20 Oct
The University of Manchester
Manchester
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join the Doctoral Academy team in the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE). The successful candidate will ideally have relevant knowledge and experience of working in the area(s) of administrative support in a customer service setting.
The role of the PGR Operations Assistant is to provide efficient, effective and flexible administrative support within the Examinations Team. Ideally, you will have relevant administrative skills and competences to work within a busy office environment. You will be highly motivated and have excellent interpersonal skills.
You should have some knowledge and an understanding of the structures and processes within large complex organisations, ideally in student support within an HE environment.
The successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent attention to detail and good organisational skills, with the ability to deal with multiple and competing deadlines. As first point of contact, you will be responding to queries from Postgraduate Researchers and academic colleagues. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the PGR examinations process is completed according to policy and procedures.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in this area.
Please note,
under the new immigration rules this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.
Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Sophie Eatough
Email: [email protected]
General enquiries:
Email: [email protected]
Technical support:
Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004 https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
▶️ Postgraduate Research Operations Assistant (Examinations)
🖊️ The University of Manchester
📍 Manchester