This is an exciting and transformative time to join the University of Bath as we embark upon an ambitious phase of international growth and development.
Under the leadership of our new Vice-Chancellor and the appointment of a new PVC for Globalisation, we have set our sights on becoming a truly global institution with clear aspirations to strengthen our position in the QS Top 100.
About the role
We are looking to appoint a motivated individual to provide administrative and operational support for our busy International Student Recruitment office. This varied and interesting role will involve close liaison with professional service staff and academic colleagues across the University, external partners, as well as students.
You will provide support on a range of work streams, in particular agent engagement, financial management and event logistics. You will also provide administrative support to the Head of the team.
About you
You will
- have experience of working in a busy office environment where excellent communication skills are essential
- be an experienced user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and will be willing to acquire further IT skills.
In addition, your strong organisational and administrative skills will allow you to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines.
Experience within the HE sector is desirable but not essential. However, an interest in the work of the International Student Recruitment team and a willingness to engage with our international students and partners is important to the role.
Further information
This is a permanent, full-time role, and we offer a hybrid working arrangement with the option of working from home for part of the week.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Louise Wood, Project Delivery Manager, at [email protected], however, please submit your application via the University website.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
What we can offer you
We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
- Free counselling services through Health Assured
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
- Staff discount on language courses
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
- Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- Local discounts and more
- A family-friendly workplace
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
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