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About The Role
The Department of Chemistry is seeking an Executive Officer to join our busy, vibrant community.
This exciting and varied role will primarily support the Head of Department and Senior Leadership Team across a broad range of secretarial and administrative responsibilities.
This role will also provide an opportunity to lead and contribute towards important strategic projects enabling collaboration with colleagues within the department and across the wider University.
This is a great opportunity for an individual wishing to extend and further develop their skills in an academic environment, whilst learning about a growing strategically important department at the University of Warwick.
About You
You will be an enthusiastic, pro-active professional with experience in the key areas of responsibility.
Your interpersonal and communication skills should be exceptional, enabling you to effortlessly establish strong working relationships with both academic and administrative colleagues. Additionally, your organization skills should be strong, allowing you to effectively multitask and prioritize conflicting demands. Maintaining confidentiality should be of utmost importance to you, as you will be entrusted with managing restricted information and sensitive matters.
You will thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment, and demonstrate resilience under pressure in order to meet the requirements of the Head of Department and Senior Leadership Team.
Your educational background should meet A level standard or the equivalent, accompanied by demonstrable relevant experience and excellent IT skills.
You will be expected to work across a minimum of 4 days.
About The Department
The Department of Chemistry at Warwick is a thriving community of students, academics, researchers, and support staff.
Our fundamental research pushes boundaries in all major fields of Chemistry. Through collaborations with the wider science community and industry, our applied work aims to tackle huge global issues from antimicrobial resistance to solar energy harvesting, and sustainable materials.
We provide an inclusive, vibrant, and friendly environment where our students have dedicated support to explore their passion for chemistry.
About The University
Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination, and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’.
How to Apply
CLOSING DATE: Thursday 6th March 2025 at 11.55pm
To apply, please click ‘Apply’ below and submit an application form by the closing date. Please attach a CV and cover letter. Your CV should include your most recent employment experience, any other relevant experience, and education history.
Your cover letter must detail how you meet each of the essential criteria found in the Job Description document.
What we Offer
We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 26 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Warwick is committed to building an organization of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment.
Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.
Job Description
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other, Information Technology, and Management
* Industries: Higher Education
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