School Coordinator and Personal Assistant to Head of School (SC4756)

Faculty of Social Sciences

Faculty Professional Services - Norwich Business School

School Coordinator and Personal Assistant to Head of School
Ref:  SC4756

Salary on appointment will be £26,038 per annum, with an annual increment up to £29,659 per annum

We are looking for an experienced and proactive administrator to join our Faculty Professional Services team at Norwich Business School. In this essential role, you will support the School's academic and operational management, combining the line management of an administrative team with Personal Assistant duties for the Head of School.

You will oversee an administrative team, ensure the seamless coordination of academic and operational processes, and contribute to projects aimed at enhancing efficiency and effectiveness. Additionally, you will manage the Head of School’s diary and communications while liaising with both internal and external stakeholders, handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

We seek a candidate with outstanding communication and organisational skills, capable of managing a diverse workload under tight deadlines. A proactive and adaptable approach will be crucial for success in this role.

This full-time position is available from 2 December 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter, on an indefinite basis. The Faculty Professional Services team operates on a hybrid working model, with at least 60% of time spent on campus and the remainder working from home.

Benefits include:

• 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, medical centre, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure. 

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Jenni Maxwell, School Manager at Norwich Business School via [email protected].