The Executive Support Team in the Faculty of Health is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Administrator to join us. We are responsible for providing a high standard of PA and administrative services to the Executive Team within the Faculty, and want a highly motivated, well-organised person to join us.
Under the direction of the PA to the Head of School of Biomedical Sciences, you will provide routine support in the School Office. A flexible 'can do' approach is essential, as you will be required to engage with a dynamic team. Good team working skills are essential, alongside the ability to prioritise and manage an ever-changing workload. You will provide excellent customer support to the School's leadership team by arranging meetings, producing agendas and minutes, and other types of administrative support as required. Experience in Microsoft applications is essential, with knowledge and experience of Microsoft SharePoint being desirable.
You can expect support in terms of your personal and professional development, as well as opportunities to gain experience in a wide range of School projects. More details about what the position involves is in the Job description. You will need to be able to work at any of our sites as required, but will be primarily based on main campus.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Sara Handy: by email at
Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 9 September 2024 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits/support mechanisms, including ongoing development opportunities, flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed .
We do offer flexibility to work from home, however this is agreed informally within the department.
The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.
The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our .
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented communities at the University of Plymouth, such as carers/parents, people with disabilities, ethnically diverse, LGBT+, and people from all socio-economic backgrounds.