DIR090 – Directorate Administration Assistant

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Full time
Location: London
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Category:
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University of West London (UWL)

is ranked 30th in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, the top University in the UK for Student Experience and for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Complete University Guide 2024, and University of the Year for Social Inclusion in the Daily Mail University Guide 2024. The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success. The Department

The Directorate is comprised of the University's senior management (Vice-Chancellor’s Executive) and related support teams, including Strategic Planning, Legal Services, and the Office of the Vice-Chancellor. The Role

The main purpose of this role is to work within the Directorate Administrative Office to provide administrative support to the Head of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor; Deputy Clerk to the Board; Executive Assistant to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Pro Vice-Chancellor, and University Secretary; and the Clerk to Academic Board. This role will contribute towards the provision of an effective, efficient, and professional quality administrative service within the Directorate Office, working within the University’s processes, procedures, and guidelines. The Person

The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly good written and spoken English, and the ability to relate to staff at all levels of the University. The ability to work as part of a team is essential, as is executive support experience. Good organisational skills and attention to detail are required. Discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential. Interviews are expected to be held on Friday, 14th February 2025. Our department/school is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer as well as a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point. We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert; therefore, if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time. The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

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