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HR Recruitment Consultant @ Burman | Specialist Higher Education Recruitment | EDI, OD, L&D, Reward & HRIS | BA University of Cambridge
Contract Type: Temporary, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: Competitive, plus pension and benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organised and proactive individual to provide dedicated administrative support to a senior leader. This fixed-term contract of six months is available for an immediate start.
Role Overview:
This role requires exceptional administrative and coordination skills to support a senior executive in their daily responsibilities. You will act as a key liaison, manage schedules and communications, and ensure the smooth operation of a busy office environment. The position offers a dynamic and fast-paced working environment, with opportunities for professional development and training to support career growth.
The successful candidate will benefit from a generous holiday entitlement, starting at 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service. A defined contribution pension scheme is provided, along with access to a healthcare plan after three months of employment. Employees are also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus and referral incentives. Additional perks include meal allowances during working hours (where applicable), social events, and long service recognition awards.
Key Skills & Experience
We are looking for a candidate with:
* Outstanding organisational, interpersonal, and IT skills
* Strong administrative experience in a fast-paced environment
* Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
* The ability to work independently and collaboratively as needed
* A meticulous eye for detail and accuracy
* A high level of discretion, professionalism, and diplomacy when handling sensitive matters
* A calm and proactive approach to problem-solving
Working Hours
This role is five days per week on-site, Monday to Friday.
Key Responsibilities
This is a dynamic and varied role, with key duties including:
* Managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling diary management
* Acting as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
* Handling correspondence, drafting communications, and preparing reports
* Organising and supporting high-level meetings, including agenda preparation, document distribution, and minute-taking
* Coordinating administrative processes, including appraisals and personnel-related documentation
* Liaising with external organisations on administrative matters, including compliance and logistics
If you are a highly organised and detail-oriented professional looking for an engaging role with excellent benefits and opportunities for development, we’d love to hear from you!
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Administrative
Industries
Education
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