Overall Purpose of the Job
To provide high‑quality administrative and personal assistant support to the Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and to contribute to the effective delivery of the University’s EDI agenda. The postholder will ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations, exceptional service standards, and a professionally welcoming environment for colleagues and visitors. This role requires regular on‑campus presence aligned to the Director’s working pattern to ensure timely, effective and responsive in‑person support.
Employment Benefits
- 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 welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
The University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note 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.
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To provide high‑quality administrative and personal assistant support to the Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and to contribute to the effective delivery of the University’s EDI agenda. The postholder will ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations, exceptional service standards, and a professionally welcoming environment for colleagues and visitors. This role requires regular on‑campus presence aligned to the Director’s working pattern to ensure timely, effective and responsive in‑person support.
Employment Benefits
- 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 welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
The University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note 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.
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