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Team Assistant

Employer
The Open University
Location
Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes
Salary
Up to £12.21 per hour
Closing date
25 May 2022

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Job Details

Our client, is a public distance Learning & Research University and one of the biggest universities in the UK for undergraduate education.

They are looking to recruit a number of Team Assistants to join them in their FASS Team. This role is to start 6th June to 30th November 2022, working 37hrs a week and paying £12.21ph. This role will be working from home, with occasional visits to the Milton Keynes campus and equipment will be supplied.

To provide proactive administrative and secretarial support within the FASS School, as appropriate, working in conjunction with other members of the Academic Support Teams across the Faculty and wider University.

Activities include but are not limited to:

    • Providing effective diary management and administration support with meeting arrangements and taking minutes/notes at meetings.
    • Updating website content and email distribution lists as and when required, training given for this task.
    • Drafting, preparing and circulating memoranda and other documents.
    • Working with the University's Customer Relationship Management system to support Academic and Management staff.
    • Assisting with administrative aspects of the allocation of academic tutors to students.
    • Acting as a point of contact for enquiries from Associate Lecturers (ALs), internal staff and external contacts, using initiative to respond or refer on accordingly ensuring agreed timescales are met.

Skills and experience

  • Evidence of relevant experience in a similar role at this level
  • Strong IT skills and confidence in the use of the full range of Microsoft Office packages, SharePoint, Outlook
  • Ability to maintain electronic diaries of a team and experience of co-ordinating meetings, both internal and external

The client promotes diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you feel this role is of interest, please apply online or telephone Sophie Holmes or Angela Hoxley on 01908 246715 for more details.

Company

Manpower are working with The Open University as their strategic partner for all temporary, contingent and permanent requirements across their various locations.

How would you like to help someone change their life?

The Open University is the UK's largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. Our research underpins the teaching we deliver to some 200,000 students as the UK's largest university. Nearly three quarters (72%) of Open University research was assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent.

Uniquely we operate within the four nations of the UK, with nation offices in Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh as well as regional offices in England and our head office in Milton Keynes.

All of our roles play a key part in our students' journey. The Open University helps anyone in the UK better themselves, whatever their age, background or circumstances. Dip into our series of Open Diaries and discover what it's like for our students to take that life-changing step that you could be a part of.

 

Testimonials

Jo Priddey
I started working with the OU as temporary staff through Manpower during the pandemic. I thought the initial training was fantastic and felt well prepared to start working. When I was offered a permanent position it was great that the OU took my personal needs into consideration so that I am able to complete my degree and work 4 days a week.

Charles White
The recruitment process was smooth from start to finish. As an applicant, it was useful to have the selection process made clear to you from the outset. Communication from Manpower was, and remains, good. Excellent candidate care continues to be provided, they are both responsive and proactive.

Anonymous
So far the Open University has been the best job I have ever had, a very relaxed environment, everyone open to helping one another, no pressure and all trainers prioritise the quality of calls rather than the quantity.

Sarah George
Whilst working at the Open University, the support I have received has been outstanding; from colleagues at advisor level, to the senior management team, there is not a question or query that has not been resolved without a swift and appropriate response.

Thecla Chakunte
Working with the Open University has opened me to a lot. There are a lot of trainings to improve your skills and open you to other possibilities. There is room for growth. A lot of it. And did you know you can study for FREE as permanent staff? Wow! There are other juicy perks too.

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