PA to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer

PA to the Deputy Chief Operating OfficerThis role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.Do you have significant experience of working as a Personal Assistant to senior management? Do you have excellent communication skills with the ability to maintain effective working relationships? Do you have excellent attention to detail?The University of Leeds is one of the top 75 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.The Deputy Chief Operating Officer is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to provide professional high-level administrative support. This is a challenging and varied role within a small team, working collaboratively with colleagues across multiple functions. Your duties will include overseeing the effective management and maintenance of complex electronic diaries and liaison with senior staff, both internally and externally.You will have significant experience as a Personal Assistant to senior management with excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. By being largely self-directed in your day-to-day work, you will demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility and initiative in all aspects of the role. With a diplomatic and discreet approach, you will be skilled at managing a complex workload.What we offer in return26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!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!To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
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Transformation Office - Central Operations
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