Pa And Senior Quality Administrator To The Deputy Principal Further Education

PA and Senior Quality Administrator to the Deputy Principal Further Education

£26,924 - £29,458 per annum (depending upon experience)

37.5 hours per week

Permanent

About Us:

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.

About the Role:

• Working as part of the PA team, you will provide an efficient secretarial service to the Deputy Principal Further Education
• You will co-ordinate diaries and organise meetings, ensuring the Deputy Principal Further Education is fully briefed and appropriate papers are available.
• You will administer budgets, tracking expenditure and utilising relevant systems.
• You will act as officer for a number of meetings, supporting associated administration duties and ensure confidentiality at all times.
• You will also be required to undertake a range of project work which will include; College Prize Day.
• Assist the Deputy Principal Further Education with the organisation and running of the Quality Cycle.
• Coordinate the Quality Audit Cycle.
• Coordinate the student trips and external speaker process.

About You:

• You will demonstrate prior experience of working within a PA/Secretarial role at an executive level.
• Your will demonstrate excellent administrative skills.
• You will have excellent interpersonal skills, together with a positive and professional manner. Given the nature of this role, you will demonstrate excellent attention to detail and also the ability to prioritise work effectively and to work to deadlines on your own initiative.
• You will need to work well individually and as part of a team.
• You must have excellent customer service to communicate professionally with internal staff, students, business connections and external customers.
• You will also be able to demonstrate excellent IT and organisational skills.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Click the button below to apply online or telephone (01452) 702135 to request documents by post.

Click here to view the full Job Description and Person Specification

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5th April 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.