Assistant Administrator (Project Support)

Applicants are invited to apply for the post of Administrative Assistant (Project Support), this is a full-time, fixed-term appointment for one year. The Faculty of Technology, Design and Environment is home to four Schools providing specialist and interdisciplinary teaching, research and knowledge transfer across a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes spanning a wide range of disciplines including but not limited to: architecture, arts, digital media, engineering, computing and mathematics. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the team coordinating the Headington Hill New Buildings. The post holder will need to be able to build successful working relationships with staff within and outside of the Faculty., Overall purpose of post: To provide administrative support for the Faculty and New Headington Hill Building, supporting project meetings and following up actions. Coordinating Health and Safety documentation, facilities and event planning in preparation for the move. The post will involve:

• Following-up project Actions and Minute taking
• Updating project system/method grid
• Faculty Project plan and Risk Register updates
• Administration of H&S documentation in preparation of the move
• Coordinate Faculty data requests for the School moves
• New build event administration
• Administration of new build communications
  
  Experience required for post: Previous administrative experience. Excellent customer service skills are required for this post and experience of working to deadlines in a busy and varied environment., A good standard of academic qualifications or relevant experience and excellent written English
• Experience of working autonomously
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills
• Note-writing skills
• The ability to use software packages appropriate to an office environment.
  
  The post holder will be required to work on campus 5 days a week.
You will also enjoy the benefits of working at Oxford Brookes University with up to 38 days holiday, rising to 41 days holiday (this includes 13 Bank Holidays and Concessionary Days), a generous Local Government pension scheme (19.2% Employer contribution rate), cycle to work scheme and access to a variety of university facilities (Brookes Nursery, Gym and sports facilities). To find out more about the benefits of working for Oxford Brookes please visit: www.brookes.ac.uk/job-vacancies/working-at-brookes. Equality, diversity and inclusion At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting out of the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.