Business Support Assistant

UCLan; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A university in England is seeking a Business Support Assistant to help ensure the efficient operation of key business functions across Schools. The ideal candidate will bring experience in administration and a strong set of planning and organisational skills. You'll work collaboratively to enhance processes related to student records and academic administration, contributing positively to the university's environment and its operations.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits platform

Attractive annual leave entitlement

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience managing computerised records in a busy office.
• Ability to provide professional services supporting core university functions.
• Strong skills in advising colleagues on administrative processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the smooth running of business operations across Schools.
• Support student record and academic administration.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Administration experience

Planning and organisational skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade C/4

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a Business Support Assistant to assist in the smooth running of business operations across Schools. The post holder will deliver a range of professional services to support the core functions and processes in relation to the student record, assessment and academic administration.

Student Administration

Student Administration manage the University’s student records system and related processes, which underpin the student journey from application to graduation, and provide advice to colleagues across the University on student lifecycle processes and the systems that support them.

About you

You will have administration experience in a busy office environment along with experience of maintaining computerised records. The successful candidate will have excellent planning and organisational skills and be able to work collaboratively with key stakeholders.

A range of GCSEs, including English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above or equivalent experiential learning is essential for this role.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early

if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What we can offer you

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

Diversity and inclusion

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

Safeguarding

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on the Safeguarding page.

Disclosures and DBS

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.