The Role
You will provide high-level executive and administrative support to the Chief Executive and wider Leadership team at SUSU.
Acting as a point of contact for colleagues in SUSU and the University, you will support with meetings, diary management and general admin.
You will be handling confidential and sensitive information on a regular basis as well as needing to maintain excellent relationships with key contacts.
This is a fixed term, maternity cover role (for up to 12 months).
About You
You will have experience of providing admin support to a senior role and a good understanding of confidentiality. Excellent attention to detail and reliability are essential; you should be comfortable using the Microsoft Office suite (including Teams) and have a very organised approach to your work.
You should be comfortable working in an organisation where priorities can change quickly in line with its members’ expectations and you must be committed to SUSU’s values.
About Us
We are the University of Southampton Students' Union (SUSU). Independent from the University, we're run by students, for students and our vision is that every student loves their time at Southampton.
As an employer, we offer a range of benefits:
- Holiday of 24 days per annum. In addition, there are eight closure holiday days during Easter and Christmas and eight bank holidays.
- Defined contributions pension scheme.
- Discounted bus passes (UniLink and Blue Star)
To find out more, visit our website here
Apply Now
You can easily apply using your CV and covering letter by clicking on 'Apply Now'.
For further information prior to submitting your application, please contact the People Team (suhr@soton.ac.uk)
To know before applying:
Regretfully, SUSU is NOT a sponsoring organisation and is, therefore, not able to sponsor you for a visa if you require one (such as Tier 2) to work in the UK.
Please note feedback will not be provided if you are not shortlisted for interview.
SUSU is an equal opportunities employer that values a diverse workforce and we want to reflect the student body that we represent. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination and will ensure that our recruitment activities are mindful of equality and diversity matters.
Closing date: 7 May 2025
Interview Date: 27 May 2025