We are seeking a PA to provide professional support to the PVC/Dean of the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, and the Faculty Head of Resources and Planning (HoRP).
Working across a number of our campus locations, you will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive administrative service along with a broader support role between the PVC/Dean, HoRP and the wider university. This will include efficient diary management, supporting meetings on behalf of the PVC/Dean and HoRP, internal and external stakeholder management, logistical support with Faculty wide events as well as a variety of additional activities to ensure the smooth running of the PVC / Dean and HoRP’s offices.
The Person
Having had previous experience of working as a PA, you will be flexible, confident and proactive in your approach with meticulous attention to detail. You’ll be educated to A-level or equivalent with the ability to demonstrate great organisation skills as well as the ability to meet conflicting deadlines. Excellent diary management skills are essential, as well as the effective preparation of documentation on behalf of the PVC/Dean and HoRP, and extensive experience of working with a variety of MS software packages.
The Faculty
The Faculty of Business and Social Sciences combines Kingston Business School and the School of Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences. Driven by a forward-thinking approach, the faculty is dynamic, innovative and ambitious. We focus on business and social challenges that impact us all such as decision making, sustainable development and individual resilience.
Together, the schools strive to nurture socially responsible, well-informed and actively engaged members of society who graduate as adaptable, ambitious and solutions-focused professionals.
Practical experience and real-life learning is at the heart of our degrees. Our graduates will be equipped with the skills to manage and navigate a world that needs employees to be digitally skilled and to have highly developed people management skills, emotional intelligence as well as innovative, entrepreneurial drive.
Further information
This is a full-time, permanent position with a starting salary of £30,468 per annum.
Please ensure you include a supporting statement with your application and attach a copy of your CV.
Please note this is a campus based role and you will be required to work the majority of your hours on campus, with some WFH available.
Interviews for this role are due to be held on 19th September 2022.
For further queries relating to this role, please contact Eveleigh McCarthy.
Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are – so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
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