About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and professional administrator to join the Operations team within Student Services, on a fixed term basis to provide maternity cover. Working closely with the team, you will provide high quality administrative support to the Student Services Leadership Team, while contributing to an efficient and effective central operations service across Student Services.
You must be a patient, friendly, well organised individual who is adaptable and takes a proactive approach to your work. You will be able to manage competing priorities effectively, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and within operational deadlines. Excellent time management, communication and interpersonal skills are essential, combined with the ability to remain organised and work effectively under pressure. You must be confident working independently, while also being a supportive and collaborative member of the wider team.
This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System. Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job
About the department
Student Services is made up of a variety of different departments, all of whom provide a wide range of support to our students. Our goal is to provide students with the opportunity to reach their full potential by ensuring that their personal and social needs are met, and that they are well placed to make the most of their future career prospects through skills support and careers development. Every individual is different, and we understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds to bolster creativity and innovation.
About us
Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.
BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at hrvacancies@bournemouth.ac.uk
£26,093 to £28,778 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £31,236