As a result of successful career progression of the current post holder, we are looking to appoint Head of Department Personal Assistant, to support the Head of Department in the Department of Earth and Environment Sciences, https://www.ees.manchester.ac.uk/ supporting the current Head of Department. This position is permanent.

Additionally The School of Natural Sciences is looking to appoint a School of Natural Sciences Personal Assistant in the Head of School Office , to support Chris Hardacre, Vice Dean and Head of School and Sam Ryder, Head of School Operations. This is a 12 month fixed term contract from start of job and to cover a secondment position.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of Head of Department Personal Assistant colleagues in similar posts across the School, with the opportunity to work within a hybrid model, in different locations across the University estate, and remotely. The role will support the academic Head of Department with responsibilities including managing diary management; organising travel and accommodation for UK and overseas trips; producing regular and effective communication on behalf of the Head of Department; servicing and organising regular meetings and events; maintaining staff records and other departmental records ensuring compliance with GDPR and other legislation.

Experience of working in Higher Education is not essential and we welcome candidates with experience of providing personal assistant support, the successful candidate will have excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision and to show initiative with good attention to detail.

As a member of staff at the University of Manchester the successful candidate will enjoy the benefits of working at Manchester; flexible working including hybrid working and flexible hours; a package of staff benefits including pension enrolment, generous holidays and a range of lifestyle discounts; support from the learning and development team to support professional development; and wellbeing support to to enable colleagues to realise their potential and achieve success. Benefits of working at Manchester

We actively encourage applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds and from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. We also support applications from those returning from a career break, and offer flexible working and carers peer support networks.

The Faculty of Science and Engineering has a commitment to gender equality which is demonstrated by Athena Swan awards in both Schools. The Athena Swan Charter recognises commitment to gender equality in the advancement and promotion of staff and students in higher education and research.

Within your application, please use the ‘additional information’ section of the form to provide examples, demonstrating how you meet each of the essential (and, if applicable, desirable) criteria detailed within the person specification of the role description.

The post holder will be assigned to a Department within the School, but will be employed by the School and as such may be required to support other areas, across the School.

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:Helena Gittins, Deputy School Operations Manager, School of Natural Sciences

Email: helena.gittins@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

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.