Administrator Support for Institutional Sustainability Strategy
- Employer
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
- Location
- Southampton, United Kingdom
- Salary
- £26,642 Per annum
- Closing date
- 6 Nov 2024
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- Job Type
- Professional Services, Administrative
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
The University of Southampton is committed to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and has set out an ambitious vision for a more sustainable University and a pathway to get there. This ambition was created by working with students, staff and the local community. The pathway sets out six goals to achieve the sustainability targets and Sustainability forms one of the University’s strategic plans under the title University of Southampton’s Sustainability Strategic Plan.
In order to develop the Plan, we need an Administrator to be based at Boldrewood Innovation Campus who will be embedded within the core team of the University’s Sustainability Implementation Group (SIG) and the Sustainability Strategy Board (SSB). As an Administrator, and as specified in the job description, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to senior academic staff within the SIG. and SSB.
You will apply a good working understanding of administrative systems to support the coordination of the University’s Sustainability Strategy Plan and its activities as well as supporting the team in organising meetings, minute taking and engagements activities with our internal/external stakeholders.
You must have previous experience within an administrative role and be able to work independently, to manage workload and meet tight deadlines, and work as part of a team. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this role and awareness of University processes and regulations would be an advantage.
This initial appointment period is extendable depending on performance in addressing the role fully and fit within the team. If you need to hear more about this opportunity, please contact Prof ‘Bakr Bahaj by email a.s.bahaj@soton.ac.uk or by phone on +44 23 80592051.
We believe equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a welcoming, vibrant and successful organisation. Having a diverse workforce, inclusive of people of all ages and beliefs, from different racial backgrounds, educational and social backgrounds opens up a wealth of possibilities, makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society. We welcome applicants that value diversity of our community and are willing to play their part in supporting the mission of inclusivity.
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