Job Description

The School of Medical Sciences are looking to appoint a dynamic and proactive Operations Administrator/PA to Head of Division to provide administrative support to the Head of Division and provide wider support for Division and School operational activity.


Candidates should have experience of providing comprehensive dedicated administrative support to a senior member of staff or group and be able to manage complex schedules and be able to organise and prioritise multiple conflicting demands in a busy environment. They must have experience of delivering an exceptional customer service for operational and administrative activities including providing advice and guidance, experience of committee servicing and minute taking as well as event organisation. They will be required to proactively engage with continuous improvements initiatives and innovations within the School. The role requires flexibility, agility and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively with attention to detail. The postholder will also be required to engage with various stakeholders including educational institutions, NHS Trusts and regulatory bodies.


Candidates should use the 'supporting information' section of their application to provide examples of how they meet each of the essential and desirable criteria within the person specification.

What you will get in return:

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Additional paid closure over the Christmas period Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.


Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here


Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Please note, under the new immigration rules this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Paula Tindell, Operations Senior Administrator


Email: Paula.tindell@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.