Senior Administrative Officer - Clinical Placements

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We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is seeking to appoint a motivated individual to join the Clinical Placements Administration Team.

The role

The post holder will work closely with the Clinical Placements Manager, wider clinical placements team and academic and administrative staff aligned to the School of Health Sciences to deliver a high quality and efficient service. They will have line management responsibility and oversight of placement activity, processes and requirements for the Health Sciences programmes. Experience of managing a team would be desirable but not essential.

About you

The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate a strong customer focus and understanding of what students, staff and external placement providers will require from them. The role requires a proactive individual, competent in the use of IT with an attitude open to change. The ability to work to a high level of accuracy is also essential.

The role will require excellent interpersonal and organisational ability demonstrating adaptability and flexibility with regards to changing workloads and priorities. The successful candidate will need to be able to adapt to different situations and establish rapport with internal and external stakeholders. They will have day to day line management responsibility for two staff members and would be expected to demonstrate good leadership and practice within their role, in line with existing guidance and structures.

We are looking for a flexible, enthusiastic and responsible person, with the ability to work both as an effective team member and independently. In addition to a competitive salary the post holder will receive 32 days annual leave/closure days and a great benefits package including pension and discounted membership to our world-renowned Surrey Sports Park.

How to apply

Please apply on the University website with a CV and cover letter addressing the criteria questions.

Further details

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.

In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.