Departmental Administration Manager

Are you a problem solver with the ability to make sound judgements and contribute to a wide range of tasks from operational and financial planning, to strategic thinking?

Do you have excellent organisation and communication skills?

Would you like to play a pivotal role supporting the Senior Management Team within the Department and help develop systems to deliver high quality research and student education activities?

Leeds University Business School is an international business school with almost 5000 students from around the world. Our International Business Department combines world-class research, scholarship and education and is seeking a Departmental Administration Manager to support the Head of Department; line manage the Departmental Administration Team and act as an interface between the academic, administrative and service functions. You will also be part of a wider Faculty team committed to delivering high quality administrative support, seeking to continually improve and develop activities across this large and diverse School.

You will report to the Head of Department and work closely with senior colleagues, taking lead responsibility for administrative and operational support. You will act as a key link with internal and external stakeholders, supporting partnerships which enhance research, education and engagement activities. You will be the focal administrative point of the Department, liaising closely with key Faculty functions such as HR, Facilities, Student Education and Marketing to ensure the Department complies with legislative and university procedures and policies.

Experienced in the maintenance and development of complex administrative processes and systems, you will also have excellent data and information handling skills; the ability to manage and implement change, to handle a diverse and busy workload, and to prioritise effectively. You will have strong communication skills and be able to initiate, build and manage networks, establishing effective working relationships, dealing diplomatically with a wide range of people and maintaining confidentiality.

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

Michelle Dickson, LUBS Faculty Administration Manager: M.A.Dickson@lubs.leeds.ac.uk

or

Giles Blackburne, IB Department Director of Student Education: G.D.Blackburne@leeds.ac.uk

What we offer in return

•26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - that's over 40 days a year!

•Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance •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, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.

•Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!