Executive Assistant to the Head of School

University of Sheffield - School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering

Job description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly organised individual to take on a key role in supporting the business of the School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering, through supporting the Head of School. This includes diary management, handling correspondence, committee servicing and making travel arrangements.

You will have experience of working in a secretarial or PA capacity, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, report writing skills and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external contacts. You will be able to act with discretion and sensitivity on highly confidential matters with HR and public relations implications.

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

Find out more at sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits and join us to become part of something special.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.