Personal Assistant to the Head of School

Overview of the Role

Are you enthusiastic, highly organised and versatile, with a strong problem-solving approach? Are you motivated to support excellent operational efficiency in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures which is part of a highly rated Russell Group university?  Do you want to be part of a dynamic professional service that partners with different teams, working towards unified processes?

As Personal Assistant (PA) to the Head of School (HoS) and Management Support Officer in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures, based in The School of Languages, Cultures and Societies (LCS), you will work closely with the HoS, Deputy School Manager and School MASS team, with a focus on ensuring operational effectiveness, informed by the School and Faculty strategy, and the University strategy and KPIs.  You will be part of the School and Faculty MASS (Management Administration Support Service) team as well as a wider Operations team in the University, seeking to continually improve and develop approaches to management support across this large and diverse organisation. You will be joining a warm, welcoming team of like-minded colleagues who are committed to learning, developing and growing as a service. This in turn brings the opportunity to contribute towards Faculty strategic initiatives.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Leah Patel, Deputy School Manager, School of Languages, Cultures and Societies

Email: L.J.Patel@leeds.ac.uk

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants.  Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.

 What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

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