PA to the Executive Dean

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An experienced PA/administrator is required to be the first point of contact for the Executive Dean of Nottingham School of Art & Design. Alongside coordinating busy diaries and handling complex and changeable meeting scheduling, you will provide a high level, proactive and confidential PA and secretarial support service.

Excellent organisational and communication skills will be required in order to coordinate the work of the Executive Dean through liaison with a wide range of senior staff across the University. You will also liaise with various external clients and organisations within the UK and internationally, compiling itineraries and preparation of biographies and papers. To excel in this post, you must have a conscientious and positive approach to work, be solution focussed, and have the ability to respond proactively and effectively in changing situations.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent team working abilities, along with having experience of using their own initiative to complete tasks. Excellent minute writing skills are essential, with attention to detail of great importance. Extensive experience of using IT systems to improve processes, together with an excellent working knowledge of MS Office is required.

The job description details the responsibilities of the role, and the person specification identifies the skills, knowledge, experience and competencies we are seeking. Please use these documents to assess your suitability and upload a supporting statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4) with your application, to demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role. CV’s will only be accepted in addition to the requested supporting statement. For additional helpful hints and tips to assist you with your application, please click here.

Interview Date: 25th April 2022.

If you have queries about this role, please contact Joanne Calvert, School Administration Manager, [email protected].

NTU prides itself on being an inclusive employer. We value and celebrate equality in opportunities, and we welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of our communities.

This role is open to non-UK/Irish applicants subject to current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules. Please ensure that you have the appropriate right to work in the UK for this role and consult the Home Office website for further information.

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Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.