Personal Assistant

University of Southampton

Southampton - SO17 1BJ

Part-Time (3 days per week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

3 Months Temporary Ongoing

14.35 Per Hour

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Personal Assistant/Secretary to join our team on a part-time basis. The ideal candidate will have experience in secretarial and PA roles, with strong skills in diary management, meeting arrangements, and general administrative support.

Key Responsibilities:

Arrange meetings, manage diaries, book venues, and catering as required.
Attend meetings and transcribe notes into minutes.
Utilise Microsoft Office Suite efficiently.
Use Microsoft Teams to present information and assist the chair, as well as take notes.
Assist Directors with expense claims.
Monitor shared inboxes for projects.
Set up SharePoint document libraries.
Create and maintain a photo library, working with Communications and Project Managers to collate photos and images for each project.
Upload materials to SharePoint and maintain the SharePoint site.
Create presentations using PowerPoint.
Handle figures and data with accuracy.
Maintain attention to detail in all tasks.
Experience with Agresso is a plus.
Provide general administrative support to the wider team and assist senior managers as needed.

Required Qualifications:

Proven experience in a secretarial or PA role.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience with Microsoft Teams.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Agresso.
Familiarity with SharePoint and document library management.

Please apply today if you have the skills and experience detailed above!

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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