"SUMS Business Support Officer"

About SUMS – Specialists in Higher Education:

SUMS is an equal opportunities employer and we recognise the value that diverse backgrounds and experiences bring to our work and our organisation. Some identities are still typically under-represented in the workplace and we particularly encourage you to apply if that might be you.

SUMS is a dynamic and values-focused organisation dedicated to supporting the UK’s Higher Education sector across our three divisions – SUMS Consulting, the Southern Universities Procurement Consortium (SUPC) and the Procurement Shared Service (PSS).

As a charity and not-for-profit, we are part of the community we serve. Our vision is to be the expert partner of choice for universities, delivering tangible, sustainable impact through high-quality consulting and procurement services. In a recent survey, 95% of SUMS staff felt positive or very positive about working for SUMS. We strive to be a responsible and supportive employer that provides team members with the autonomy and support to bring new ideas to the table for the benefit of our members, clients and our wider communities.

About You:

We are looking for a proactive, ambitious and enthusiastic self-starter to work in a small team providing administrative support to the wider organisation. This is a client-facing role where building good relationships is important. The right candidate will demonstrate an “can-do” attitude, excellent inter-personal skills, accurate written and verbal communication skills, and be data literate. They will have a keen interest in the vibrant and dynamic higher education sector, joining a team that seeks out innovative solutions and best-practice business processes whilst delivering the “day-to-day” at a consistently high level.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, full role details and a person specification can be found below. Please submit a cover letter, outlining why you are the right candidate for the role, and CV as soon as possible to us via the 'Apply' button above (E:hr@sums.ac.uk).

Benefits of Joining SUMS:

• Generous holiday allowance of 38 days, including bank holidays and closure days
• Participation in a company pension plan
• A dynamic work environment where new ideas and innovations are welcomed
• The opportunity to develop your skills with guidance and support from your manager and colleagues
• The opportunity to support a values-focused sector.

To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click here

Responsible to: SUMS Business Support Manager

Hours: 35 hrs per week

Location: Office based – University of Reading campus, with flexible hybrid working.