23 Oct
Hays
East London
Centre Admin / PA | Temporary role | 3 months + | On-site in Central London | Higher Education | ASAP start
Your new company
Our client is a highly reputable Russell Group University based nearCentral London - this university specialises in public research. They are currently recruiting for a proactive Centre Administrator / PA on a temporary basis for an initial 3-month period on a full-time basis.
Your new role
- To provide administrative, and secretarial support to the Centre Lead and Deputy Centre Lead, Laboratory or Centre Manager and other assigned members of staff in their execution of tasks
- To help organise the diary, to ensure priorities are responded to first, reminders of appointments and deadlines,
ensuring there is a high level of organisation in the office and providing feedback on matters that they should be aware of.
- Responsible for recruitment process for staff and students in the Centre.
- Assist in the planning and organisation of all centre activities.
- Organising travel and accommodation for overseas conferences as necessary.
- Organising meetings and training programmes as relevant as well as room bookings.
- Raising Purchase Orders and Purchase Card reconciliation
- Responsible for and coordinating the various tasks in the Centres including: staff induction, probation, appraisals, staff access cards for the Centre, record of academic visitors, insurance cover for staff overseas trips.
- Other adhoc general administrative tasks, such as maintaining the office, collecting and distributing posts.
What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience in a similar role within the higher education sector.Experience as a Personal Assistant,
as well as experience in either or both HR or Finance as a minimum.Experience of diary and agenda management, and time-management.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a keen attention to detail and organisational skills.,Experience managing and prioritising a varied workload, working well under pressure and a flexible attitude to work.Able to travel on-site 5 days a week. What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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▶️ Centre Admin / PA
🖊️ Hays
📍 East London