Applications are invited for the maternity cover post of Divisional Administrator within the Civil, Structural, Construction and Environmental & Sustainable Development Division based at the Department's Civil Engineering Building in West Cambridge.
The Divisional Administrator is the administrative lead for the Division, directly supporting the Head of Division, who provides intellectual and managerial leadership. The Divisional Administrative Office is the centre for supporting teaching and research activities and for the "central" administrative functions relating to staff, space, resources and finance in the same way as a small/medium sized department elsewhere in the University.
The Divisional Administrator is responsible for the operational management of administration activities on behalf of the Civil Engineering Division to ensure efficient and effective support of teaching and research activities You will play a key role in ensuring that an efficient and effective administrative environment is provided for the academic staff in the Division, and in particular the Head of Division, as well as maintaining the smooth operation of the Divisional Administrative Office.
The successful candidate will be educated to degree level/Level 6 vocational qualifications or equivalent level of practical experience and will possess excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied and heavy workload. The ability to understand, interpret, manage and design administrative processes (ideally with specific knowledge of University administrative processes), together with previous experience in a senior administrative role, including staff management, is required.
The ability to work as part of a team, providing clear leadership, plus excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) are also essential attributes for this role.
Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for 12 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.
Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
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If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office at the Department of Engineering (hr- [email protected], 01223 332615).
Please quote reference NM43793 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Further informationDepartment of Engineering, Civil Engineering Building, West Cambridge
Salary£33,966-£44,263
ReferenceNM43793
CategoryAcademic-related
Published29 October 2024
Closing date12 November 2024