Details
1087451
University of Leicester
21/10/2024
2 Months
Monday to Friday 7 hours per day
Not Applicable
Pay
£13.81
£1.67
Description
Role
The National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) is looking for a Personal Assistant to provide secretariat and administrative support to the NCEO Executive Director. The post holder will provide close support to the Director by organising diary appointments, dealing with enquiries, supporting the Director in his tasks, receiving visitors, arranging meetings and making travel arrangements. Liaison with other NCEO staff and with key external stakeholders will be an important part of the job. The post holder will manage the Director’s complex and dynamic diary along with supporting the Director to complete his many actions.
Duties and responsibilities
- Diary and meeting arrangements
- Administration activities
- Offer general admin support to the Earth Observation Science group and the NCEO Operations Director when required working with other EOS staff
Skills and experience
Essential
- Excellent people skills, with experience of responding efficiently and effectively to all types of enquiries and requests. *
- Highly organized with the ability to complete tasks promptly, manage multiple appointments and ensure attention to detail. *
- Ability to understand regulations and policies and interpret this into appropriate advice and guidance.
- Excellent IT skills and knowledge including use of Microsoft Office package, in particular Outlook and Word. *
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to communicate with staff and students at all levels. *
- Self-motivated, with ability to generate own work and work on own initiative.
- Confident and professional manner and ability to act with discretion and diplomacy.
Desirable
- Very good attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and also as part of a broader team
*Criteria to be used in shortlisting candidates for interview
Location
Space Park Leicester
Additional information
How to Apply: Applicants should send a CV and covering letter detailing any relevant skills and experience you have in relation to the job summary form.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 13th October 2024
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