Management Support Officer

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK seeks a Management Support Officer for the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures. This dynamic role involves providing comprehensive operational support across various services, including HR, finance, and events, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, organized, and motivated to contribute to a collaborative environment. The position offers 26 days of holiday, access to a state-of-the-art gym, and numerous personal development opportunities, making it an excellent opportunity for growth.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus 16 bank holidays

Discounted gym membership

Access to childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and highly organized with a strong problem-solving approach.
• Experience in supporting operational efficiency in academic environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support in Human Resources, event planning, and finance.
• Ensure management support processes are aligned with Faculty and School objectives.
• Facilitate effective partnerships with Professional Services teams.

Job description

Are you enthusiastic, highly organised and versatile, with a strong problem-solving approach? Are you motivated to support excellent operational efficiency in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures which is part of a highly rated Russell Group university? Do you want to be part of a dynamic professional service that partners with different teams, working towards unified processes?

As Management Support Officer in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures, based in The School of History, you will work closely with the School Manager, School MASS team and HoS. As a team, you’ll be pointed towards achieving operational effectiveness, guided by strategic priorities. You will be part of the School and Faculty MASS (Management Administration Support Service) team as well as a wider Operations team in the University, seeking to continually improve and develop approaches to management support. You will join a warm, welcoming team of like-minded colleagues who are committed to learning, developing and growing as a service. This in turn brings the opportunity to contribute towards Faculty strategic initiatives.

This exciting, diverse role will give you the opportunity to provide comprehensive support in all areas of the service, including Human Resources (HR), event support, finance, purchasing, facilities, communications, and Health and Safety, ensuring management support processes are aligned with Faculty and School strategic objectives. You will play a key role in ensuring effective partnership working with the Professional Services teams, including HR, Purchasing, and Facilities, amongst others, ensuring that processes are carried out effectively.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Annie Wang, School Manager School of History