School Administration Assistant

apartmentUniversity of Aberdeen placeAberdeen calendar_month 
The successful candidate will be part of the School’s Administrative Team providing support across the Teaching and Learning Team, the Partnership Unit, the Research Team and the Bounds. You will work closely with the relevant Team Leaders and will report directly to the Deputy School Administration Manager.

You will also be expected to provide support to other Learning and Teaching Support Team members and the wider School Administrative team, as required.

Applicants should be self-motivated, positive, and proactive, with proven experience of working in a busy office environment as part of a dedicated team. You should hold a good level of general education (Standard Grade or above) and be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite.

You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and a high level of attention to detail, being able to use diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality as required. Candidates should be flexible and able to adapt quickly to changes in a busy office environment and prioritise workload to ensure deadlines are achieved.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 3, £24,606 – £26,038 per annum and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Any appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and probation period.

For further information on various staff benefits and policies please visit www.abdn.ac.uk/staffnet/working-here.

This role is based in the UK and as such the successful candidate will be required to live and work in the UK.

Following a successful induction the candidate appointed to this post may be eligible for homeworking on an occasional or regular basis. For more information, please refer to our Homeworking Policy.

This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Online application forms are available at www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

The closing date for receipt of applications is 20 January 2025

Should you wish to make an informal enquiry please contact:

Sharon Smith, Deputy School Administration Manager, School of Education

01224 274526

sharon.smith@abdn.ac.uk

Please do not send application forms or CVs to Ms Smith

Please quote reference number EDU142S on all correspondence

The University embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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