Executive Administrator

University of Hertfordshire

Executive Administrator

£31856

University of Hertfordshire, Ellenbrook, Welwyn Hatfield

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 22 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 6b5dc2f210e941b2a772a5dbac433c6e

Full Job Description

Performance Herts are experienced UKSCA accredited strength and conditioning professionals based at the University of Hertfordshire. We provide S&C support to a wide range of athletes in a multitude of sports, from grass root development and rehabilitation through to Olympic and World Class performers along with delivering on University degree modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Our vision is to be the region's leading Strength and Conditioning facility and service provider. To help us achieve our vision we are looking to recruit a highly organised and proactive individual to support our performance team.
Main Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide full administrative support to the Head of Strength and Conditioning and the performance team by ensuring effective and efficient systems are in place.


  • Invoicing and receipting for S&C services delivered to external partners and individuals.


  • Manage housekeeping, maintenance of equipment, staff uniform and ensuring sufficient stock and sundries.


  • Manage the department procurement process by raising purchase orders and goods receipting.


  • To be the main point of contact for payroll queries and to assist in the collation, monitoring and delivery of monthly hours worked by Hourly Paid Sports Coaches and substantive staff overtime claims.


  • To manage the administration and maintenance of staff records, development, probation, appraisals, sickness and annual leave.


  • To service weekly team meetings, drafting agendas, taking minutes and ensuring points are actioned.


  • Liaise with external partners, clients and other departments for S&C services, bookings and business opportunities.


  • Portal administration for a variety of management systems.


  • Planning and booking of facilities for planned services.


  • To assist in the marketing of the Performance Herts brand using social media, website and other media platforms.

    Experience of working in an administration and customer-based environment.


  • Personable and self-motivated with proven experience and advanced level skills in Microsoft packages as well as excellent administrative, organisational and communication skills.


  • An appreciation of the importance of customer care and the ability to create good working relationships with a range of internal colleagues and external partners and clients.


  • Understanding the need for and able to provide a confidential service. Dealing with information in a sensitive manner.


  • Good track record of working collaboratively with staff across an organisation.


  • Ability to work under pressure, organise workload effectively and deal with conflicting priorities.


  • Excellent interpersonal, management, technical, communication, presentation and customer care., Candidates must have a minimum of an A-Level/BTEC National Diploma (or equivalent qualification) or substantial experience in a professional and/or administrative work environment as a minimum requirement.

    Salary: HSV6 £29,400 pro rata pa up to £31,856 pro rata pa plus performance related pay.

  • Annual Leave: 23 days pro rata, after two years continuous service, holiday entitlement will increase to 24 days and after four years an additional 2 days are awarded (26 days). Time off in Lieu will be awarded (at flat rate) for hours worked on bank holidays., We regret that we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this post; applicants will either hold UK Right to Work, or demonstrate access to UK Right to Work, before an offer is made
    Benefits Include
  • Free Gym Membership


  • Up to 26 days annual leave per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays


  • Annual performance related bonus


  • Sick pay & pension scheme


  • Unrivalled training and development opportunities


  • UNiDays, TOTUM (formerly NUS Extra) and Galleria discount cards


  • Discounted travel on UNO buses


  • Staff social events


  • 1 hour a week paid exercise time


  • And much more…, Our vision is to transform lives and UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts