Operations Coordinator

Location

Canterbury, Kent | United Kingdom

Job description

Are you an adept administrator, used to working in a busy and varied support role?

Do you pride yourself on your excellent coordination skills and the ability to juggle priorities effectively?

If so, we would welcome your application for this full-time, fixed-term position within the University Operations Directorate at our Canterbury campus. The role will see you providing effective administrative support to the team, coordinating a variety of meetings/committees, diary management and events management.

Fixed Term Contract - Ends 26/07/2024

As Operations Coordinator, you will be accountable for:

• Provision of administrative support to the academic unit to ensure the smooth running of the office
• Ensuring that relevant websites, intranet sites and SharePoint sites are maintained with up-to-date information
• Maintaining documents, registers, MS Teams sites and data for the Directorate and OVC
• Planning, booking and organising events, as well as fully servicing meetings, steering groups and committees

What we are looking for in the right candidate:

• Experience working in a confidential administrative environment
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office and web-based programmes
• Experience working with SharePoint and using databases and records systems
• Experience in handling complex processes, tracking progress and reporting on outcomes

What we can offer in return:

The University of Kent is a distinctive and attractive place to work. As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and well-being throughout your time with us. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits, including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts and on-site parking

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we would welcome your application.

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£25.74k - £28.76k per annum