Operations Assistant

In this varied role you will provide support across a range of operational activities and contribute to the effective running of the Department.

• Hard-working and motivated.


• Well organised with great time management skills.


• Excellent interpersonal skills and can deal with a diverse range of people.


• Fantastic customer service skills.


• Excellent IT skills.


• Ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team.


• Adaptable and a willingness to learn new skills.


Working in a friendly and mutually encouraging environment and benefiting from a positive relationship and collaborative working with our academic colleagues. Our Professional Services team plays an important role in the success of the department.


• 38 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.


• Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.


• A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.


• A highly competitive pension scheme.


• Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.


• A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.


• An inclusive and diverse workplace.


• A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.


Further information can be found at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.