An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced and proactive administrators to join the Faculty of Arts and Humanities Operating Service.
We are a collegiate team which work with a range of Academic and Professional Service colleagues to provide high level administrative support. As a member of our busy and engaged administrative team, you will deliver a thoughtful, pro-active, and efficient service. To be successful in this role you will have:
- Relevant experience and success in similar work in administration
- Up-to-date MS Office skills, including Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint
- Ability to independently organise activities and events (plus schedules, diaries, meeting arrangements, etc), whilst prioritising a conflicting workload
- Ability to use own initiative and suggest and implement practical and effective solutions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience in taking meeting minutes
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
Desirable skills:
- RSA II word-processing, or equivalent level of skill or qualification
- Experience of monitoring a small scale budget (e.g. stationery)
- Previous supervisory experience
In return we offer:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Generous annual leave provision, plus 8 bank holidays and 6 additional holidays (closure days)
- Subsidised health and fitness facilities on-site; cycle to work scheme
- A range of discounts which include restaurants, retail outlets and entertainment
- For more benefits, please visit our Human Resources page
About the University and Faculty of Arts & Humanities:
Ranked in the global top 100 and a founding member of the Russell Group, we are a research-driven institution, home to some of the world’s leading minds, expanding our knowledge, and passing it on to future generations. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture at the University and creating an environment where people can balance successful careers with their commitments and interests outside of work. Our flexible working practices, including a hybrid working model, support our belief that this balance brings long-lasting benefits for our institution as well as our people.
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities draws together a wide range of disciplines into two high-performing schools across several locations in the cities of Southampton and Winchester. The Faculty is recognised nationally and internationally for its sector-leading research, education, knowledge exchange and enterprise which, when combined, create a unique environment for the successful development of more than 2,500 undergraduates.
The School of Humanities is passionate about investigating what makes us human, from literature, language and music, to history, film and philosophical debate. Their research and education spans many disciplines, most of which are ranked in the top 10 across British universities.
The Faculty Operating Service (FOS) works in partnership with the academic community, other professional services and the wider University to support Faculties across the triple helix of education, research and enterprise to achieve groundbreaking research and deliver an outstanding student experience. The FOS team is the integral and embedded professional service directly involved in running and maintaining the Faculty and is key to driving continual improvements and ensuring best practice.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Lisa Bryan L.Bryan@soton.ac.uk .
As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.
This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, see gov.uk.
Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.