Location: Canterbury
Salary: £23,487 to £26,341 per annum
Grade: Grade 5
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Release Date: Friday 11 February 2022
Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 06 March 2022 (unless otherwise stated)
Interview Date: Monday 14 March 2022
Reference: CSF-443-22

Are you seeking an opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast paced team, providing administrative support for a variety of projects? If so this full time, ongoing role could be ideal.

You will undertake a range of administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of the Project Management Office, supporting key projects across the University, acting as a central information point for the team.

What will you be responsible for?

Supporting the Project Managers in managing Project documentation through the project life cycle
Planning and organising events, servicing meetings, steering groups and committees
Research and coordinate information from a range of internal and external sources to provide input to project plans and business cases
Making logistical arrangements for visitors, including accommodation, directions, car parking and transport
What qualifications, skills and experience will you bring?

Educated to A level standard or equivalent plus GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent
Relevant administrative experience, ideally within a programme and project management environment
Experience in handling complex processes, tracking progress and reporting on outcomes
Excellent IT skills including proficiency in MS office and web based programmes
What do we offer?

A friendly, open and collaborative working environment
Support in your development and wellbeing at all stages of employment, including an Employee Assistance Program
"Hybrid Working" allowing a blend of office and home working (days to be agreed with the hiring manager)
43 days annual leave per annum (30 days personal leave, 8 bank holidays, plus 5 additional days allocated between Christmas and New Year)
Excellent pension scheme (SAUL)
A beautiful campus, including access to our on-site theatre/cinema, sports facilities, library, on site nursery (Canterbury) and food outlets
Great staff benefits, such as cycle to work scheme, various local business discounts
On-site parking
The University of Kent is a distinctive and attractive place to work. We employ around 6,000 staff, including academic and research staff and a full range of support and administration staff. Our stunning main campus in Canterbury, Kent was founded in 1965 and is set among green and tranquil open space overlooking the spectacular Cathedral. Our staff enjoy competitive salaries, an occupational pension scheme, generous holiday entitlements and a great working environment.

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact centralservicesresourcing@kent.ac.uk quoting ref number: CSF-443-22.