CSF-847-24 - Clerical Assistant

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Academic Operations
Location:  Canterbury
Salary:  £21,543 to £22,681 per annum
Grade:  Grade 3
Post Type:  Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term - Ends 25/07/2025
Release Date:  Thursday 29 February 2024
Closing Date:  23.59 hours GMT on Thursday 14 March 2024  (unless otherwise stated)
Reference:  CSF-847-24

Are you a highly-organised team player with a willingness to learn new systems and processes?  Are you committed to excellent customer service with excellent communication skills? If so, we would welcome your application for the role of Clerical Assistant.

The University of Kent is looking for a Clerical Assistant to join a busy team assisting in the day-to-day administration in the local delivery teams, and providing efficient clerical support to the operations Team and the Head of Operations.

As a Clerical Assistant you can expect to:

• Provide efficient and confidential clerical support to facilitate the smooth running of business as usual
• Assist in the effective day to day administration in the local delivery teams
• Regularly review content on school websites to ensure accuracy 
• Organise room bookings for meetings and catering orders where appropriate
• Greet visitors in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring they receive an excellent customer service

What we are looking for:

• GCSEs in English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above), or equivalent
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to deal with a range of colleagues at all levels
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• A commitment to excellent customer service and to the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusivity in your work

What we can offer in return:

The University of Kent is a distinctive and attractive place to work. As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing throughout your time with us. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts
• on site parking

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we would welcome your application. Please see the links below to view the job description and to apply for this post. For questions about the application process, please contact the HR Team [email protected] quoting ref number: CSF-847-24

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.