Faculty Administrative Assistant
Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancashire
Faculty Administrative Assistant
£24215-£26093
Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancashire
- Part time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 24 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 838e600403b740bcb40edeb079336693
Location ref: Bailrigg, Lancashire
Full Job Description
The Faculty of Science and Technology at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a part-time (0.6FTE) Administrative Assistant. Primarily to support the general Administrative functions within the Psychology Department. This will primarily include: processing of financial claims; supporting Human Resource processes; servicing various formal Department committees; and any other general administration tasks as required.
Due to the extension of an existing secondment, this vacancy is available fixed-term until 31 October 2026. If you would like to be considered for the vacancy as a secondment opportunity, please gain your line manager's approval prior to application.
The successful candidate will:
Be able to demonstrate experience of using Microsoft Office software, database and spreadsheet packages.
Be able to work in a team and have a flexible approach.
Have experience of prioritising workload to meet competing deadlines without close supervision.
Be able to demonstrate a commitment to delivering a high level of customer service.
Generous holiday leave - 25 days (pro-rata) annual leave plus University closure days and bank holidays.
Access to employee pension scheme, and annual flexible benefits scheme.
We are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the Faculty. The Department of Psychology holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in Higher Education and research.
For more information about the benefits of working at Lancaster University, including support for relocation from overseas, see Jobs - Lancaster University
The Psychology Department is a busy teaching and research active Department. It is home to a friendly group of around Academic staff, with teams of Research and Professional Services and Technical staff. The Department supports a large cohort of Undergraduate students; a thriving group of Masters and Postgraduate research students; and a wide range of research projects including several cross-institution grants.