Personal Assistant - Nexus / Research & Innovation Service

This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Do you have experience of providing high level secretarial support? Are you looking for a challenging role which enables you to work across a diverse range of activities and with a variety of people? Can you work independently and proactively?

Based in a state-of-the-art £40m development on the University of Leeds campus and with over 130 member businesses, Nexus is a thriving community for innovators and entrepreneurs. Operating at the heart of the Leeds Innovation Ecosystem, it brings together the brightest minds from business, technology, and academia. Together with the University of Leeds it acts as a central player in the wider city region, with established links into investors, corporates, professional service firms and local government.

We are seeking a motivated and proactive Personal Assistant (PA) who will be part of a professional team that works collaboratively to ensure that all members of the senior Research & Innovation management team are constantly supported to a high level. You will primarily support the Nexus Director providing a high level of administrative support in an independent and self-managed capacity. You will also work with the wider Research & Innovation Service leadership team and Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation in delivering higher level projects and meetings.

You will have substantial experience as a PA to senior management and possess excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. You will be a strong team player and have the ability to exercise initiative and work independently. Diplomatic and discreet in approach, you will be skilled at managing a complex workload accurately, including electronic diary and correspondence management.

You will have experience of working with external partners with an understanding of the importance of these key relationships. Handling multitudes of information and assessing priorities is a vital part of this role, and as such you will be highly organised, focused on efficiency and have a strong sense of priorities.

Some work requires independent decision making while other areas need teamwork and collaboration – you will be equally comfortable working in either situation.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

Closing Date 29th October 2024 - Interviews to be held 6th or 7th November 2024.