Applications are invited for the above temporary (until 01/05/2027) full time post (maternity cover) working in the Albert Gubay Business School (AGBS) at Bangor University.
Duties will include providing administrative support to the School Manager and other academic staff to support the successful development of the school.
Candidates should be educated to 2 AS Levels or 1 A Level or NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject area or possess equivalent experience.
The successful candidate is expected to commence as soon as possible.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.
This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.
Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.
Applications will only be accepted via our online recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.
Informal enquiries can be made by contacting: Bethan Hughes, School Manager, ([email protected]), Tel: 01248 382733.
Committed To Equal Opportunities.
The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences consists of four schools: The Albert Gubay Business School; School of History, Law and Social Sciences; School of Arts, Culture & Language and School of Education. The four schools bring together a range of subject areas into sustainable and cohesive structures to deliver the highest quality courses and research opportunities at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
The Albert Gubay Business School is a leading teaching and research-focused business school offering a full range of disciplines from undergraduate to doctoral level. Staff of the School have a broad range of research and teaching interests in accounting, banking, economics, finance, marketing and management, and students worldwide are attracted to The Albert Gubay Business School by its reputation for high quality and expertise.
Provide effective clerical support for the range of administrative activities within The Albert Gubay Business School.
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- Communicate effectively with both staff and students and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues within the University and any external body.
Act as secretary to School committees (e.g. Board of Studies).
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Maintain office systems and records; diary management; screening calls; meeting and greeting visitors, making appointments and arranging meetings.
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Report and monitor Estates maintenance issues as required.
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Ensure confidentiality and safety of data, maintaining records as necessary within the requirements of GDPR and ensuring correct disposal of confidential waste.
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Provide a professional reception cover to the School (when on site).
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Coordinate outreach activities such as school visits, workshops, and engagement events.
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Maintain contact records and track engagement activity for reporting purposes.
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Assist in organising school events, venue booking, catering, materials and communications.
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Provide on-the-day support to ensure events run smoothly.
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Assist with evaluation and feedback collection to support continuous improvement.
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- Undertake other appropriate duties and responsibilities as may be required.
The above-mentioned duties and responsibilities are indicative and are not intended to be exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may be varied following discussion with the post holder
- The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.
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The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
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- The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- 2 AS Levels or 1 A Level or NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject area or possess equivalent experience.
- Experience in working in administration roles in higher education settings.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 4 in a relevant subject area.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in an administrative, coordination, or support role.
- Experience supporting meetings, events, or projects.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
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Desirable
- Experience supporting outreach engagement.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Other
Desirable
- The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this role.
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.
We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.
All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.
We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us. When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful. If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa. The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.
Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.
