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SalaryGrade UE05 £25,742 - £29,605 per annum. (A revised salary range for this grade of £27,979 - £32,332 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024).
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine - Clinical Sciences
Full time - 35 hours per week
Contract - Open ended (Permanent)
The Opportunity:
To provide high-level professional, confidential, and administrative support to the Dean of Clinical Sciences. As well as managing day-to-day administrative and secretarial work, you must ensure their time and schedule is managed effectively to support the smooth running of all activities associated with the role.
An excellent multi-tasker, this role is wide ranging. From project managing, organising diaries, keeping notes and scheduling meetings to setting up events and assisting with travel trips, you will combine a high degree of personal initiative, exceptional organisational and communication skills, and a comprehensive awareness of relevant issues, policies and procedures. The post holder will be confident in working independently and effectively.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
As part of this application you are required to submit a one page document outlining how you meet the essential criteria as outlined in the Job Description.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Educated to a good standard of education plus relevant work experience.
- Excellent IT skills – word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, email, electronic diary, use of the web.
- High standard of written and oral communication, accuracy and attention to detail.
- Significant experience of a PA role at senior level.
- Self-confidence, discretion and capacity to remain calm and work effectively under pressure.
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary of £25742 - £29,605. (A grade scale review is expected to be implemented in Spring 2024, providing a range of £27,979 – £32,332)
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 10 April 2024
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