University Operations Administrator

Description:

The University of Kent is looking for an Operations Administrator to join the University Operations team and provide comprehensive, end-to-end administrative support. With a broad understanding of the routine activities required to ensure the smooth and efficient administration of the various activities that the operations team supports, you will be largely self-managed, responding to students and colleagues from across the University as well as visitors and external contacts on routine matters, ensuring a courteous and efficient response at all times

As a Operations Administrator you can expect to:

• Provide effective administrative support to University Operations day to day, working proactively to deliver assigned tasks without prompting
• Provide support in the organisation of meetings, events and committees
• Assist with the implementation of Health and Safety regulations
• Manage the day-to-day administration of the OVC and University Operations asset register
• Act as the point of contact for staff and visitors to the department providing a courteous and effective service

What we are looking for:

• GCSEs in English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above), or equivalent
• Previous experience in a clerical role
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to deal with a range of colleagues at all levels
• Able to work on own initiative and manage a workload with some competing deadlines and priorities