Development Administrative Assistant (Events)
| Posting date: | 24 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,220 to £25,138 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 May 2024 |
| Location: | St. Andrews, Fife |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of St Andrews |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CG7381RDM |
Summary
The remit of the Development Unit is to develop and strengthen the University's position at the forefront of teaching, learning and research by inspiring active participation, investment and loyalty to St Andrews. We do this through fundraising for key University priorities and developing mutually beneficial relations with over 70,000 alumni, friends, and benefactors worldwide.
The University is currently ranked as the top University in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2024 and the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. The Development Unit is at an exciting stage as we embark on a £300m fundraising campaign to support the delivery of the University’s ambitious Strategic Plan 2022-2027 under the leadership of the Principal and Vice Chancellor Professor Dame Sally Mapstone FRSE.
The Development Administrative Assistant (Events) plays a key role in the administration and coordination of all events and finance within the Development team.
We are seeking someone with the drive, determination and ability to conscientiously and meticulously support the team, facilitating planning a range of events to the highest standards. The right candidate will be educated to Higher / ‘A’ Level standard, have at least two years’ experience in an administrative or events planning role, and will possess excellent communication skills, be well organised, and inspired by their interaction with people.
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
• Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives
This post will be based at the Crawford Building, 91 North Street, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9AJ.
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Audrey Dyce, email: ae1@st-andrews.ac.uk, Tel: 01334 461905.
Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/
In accordance with the new immigration rules, it is with regret that this role DOES NOT MEET THE CURRENT SUITABILITY REQUIREMENTS set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. While all applications received are assessed against the essential and desirable criteria listed in the further particulars, for this post the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and obtain the right to work in the UK themselves without relying on University sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Closing Date: 14 May 2024
We encourage applicants to apply online at www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/welcome.aspx, however if you are unable to do this, please call +44 (0)1334 462571 for an application pack.
Please quote ref: CG7381RDM
The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland (No SC013532).
The University is currently ranked as the top University in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2024 and the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. The Development Unit is at an exciting stage as we embark on a £300m fundraising campaign to support the delivery of the University’s ambitious Strategic Plan 2022-2027 under the leadership of the Principal and Vice Chancellor Professor Dame Sally Mapstone FRSE.
The Development Administrative Assistant (Events) plays a key role in the administration and coordination of all events and finance within the Development team.
We are seeking someone with the drive, determination and ability to conscientiously and meticulously support the team, facilitating planning a range of events to the highest standards. The right candidate will be educated to Higher / ‘A’ Level standard, have at least two years’ experience in an administrative or events planning role, and will possess excellent communication skills, be well organised, and inspired by their interaction with people.
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
• Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives
This post will be based at the Crawford Building, 91 North Street, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9AJ.
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Audrey Dyce, email: ae1@st-andrews.ac.uk, Tel: 01334 461905.
Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/
In accordance with the new immigration rules, it is with regret that this role DOES NOT MEET THE CURRENT SUITABILITY REQUIREMENTS set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. While all applications received are assessed against the essential and desirable criteria listed in the further particulars, for this post the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and obtain the right to work in the UK themselves without relying on University sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Closing Date: 14 May 2024
We encourage applicants to apply online at www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/welcome.aspx, however if you are unable to do this, please call +44 (0)1334 462571 for an application pack.
Please quote ref: CG7381RDM
The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland (No SC013532).