CSF-754-23-R - PA to Director

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Future Student and Brand
Location:  Canterbury
Salary:  £25,742 to £27,131 per annum
Grade:  Grade 5
Post Type:  Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Release Date:  Tuesday 12 March 2024
Closing Date:  23.59 hours GMT on Wednesday 27 March 2024  (unless otherwise stated)
Reference:  CSF-754-23-R

Are you an experienced PA, Secretary or Administrator? We’re looking for someone to support our Director of Future Students & Brand who’s remit covers marketing, student recruitment, outreach and admissions.

 You will work closely with the Director to provide a range of administrative and secretarial support with a particular focus on diary management, supporting meetings including minute taking and also a number of ad hoc projects – as well as ensuring the smooth running of the Directorate.

 Your role will enable the Director to focus their attention on strategic and management tasks. You will be trusted to work efficiently and effectively using your discretion and understanding particularly around, at times, the confidential nature of the work. 

 In this role you will be at the heart of leadership working in a fast-paced, varied and exciting environment. 

 As PA to the Directors you will:

• plan, organise and service meetings and committees,
• undertake a range of administrative tasks, including planning, responding to enquiries, drafting documents and undertaking research
• support the Directorate with interesting short-term projects
• be a first point of contact to visitors and staff

To be successful in the role you will have:

• proven PA, secretarial or administrative experience in a busy office
• good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office (intermediate level),
• an interest and willingness to learn about current issues in Higher Education
• flexibility and a positive outlook
• Diary management and minute taking experience 

For further information about the role please contact [email protected] quoting CSF-754-23 

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.