Administrator
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive administrator to join the Faculty of Arts and Humanities' Operating Service at the Winchester School of Art.
About the role
We are a collegiate team which work with a range of Academic and Professional Service colleagues to provide high level administrative support. As a member of our busy and engaged administrative team, you will deliver a thoughtful, pro-active, and efficient service. This role is hybrid and based at the Winchester School of Art on a full-time basis, however part-time and flexible hours may be considered. To be successful in this role you will have:
Relevant experience and success in similar work in administrationUp-to-date MS Office skills, including Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint
Ability to independently organise activities and events (plus schedules, diaries, meeting arrangements, etc), whilst prioritising a conflicting workload
Ability to use own initiative and suggest and implement practical and effective solutions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience in taking meeting minutes
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
In return we offer:
A contributory pension schemeGenerous annual leave provision, plus 8 bank holidays and 6 additional holidays (closure days)
A range of discounts which include restaurants, retail outlets and entertainment
For more benefits, please visit our Human Resources page
About the University and Faculty of Arts & Humanities
Ranked in the global top 100 and a founding member of the Russell Group, the University of Southampton is a research-driven institution, home to some of the world’s leading minds, expanding our knowledge, and passing it on to future generations.We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture at the University and creating an environment where people can balance successful careers with their commitments and interests outside of work. Our flexible working practices, including a hybrid working model, support our belief that this balance brings long-lasting benefits for our institution as well as our people.
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities draws together a wide range of disciplines into two high-performing schools across several locations in the cities of Southampton and Winchester. The Faculty is recognised nationally and internationally for its sector-leading research, education, knowledge exchange and enterprise which, when combined, create a unique environment for the successful development of more than 2,500 undergraduates.
We believe equality and diversity are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a vibrant, proud and successful organisation. A diverse workforce, with people from different racial, educational and social backgrounds and a range of ages, opens up a wealth of possibilities for the University.
The Faculty Operating Service (FOS) works in partnership with the academic community, other professional services and the wider University to support Faculties across the triple helix of education, research and enterprise to achieve groundbreaking research and deliver an outstanding student experience.The FOS team is the integral and embedded professional service directly involved in running and maintaining the Faculty and is key to driving continual improvements and ensuring best practice.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.
This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, see gov.uk.
Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.