Campus Administrative Assistant (Business Support) (based at GCU London)

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This role will be based at GCU London and includes an additional  

London Weighting Payment of £4,464 per annum

Glasgow Caledonian University - the University for the Common Good - is a vibrant, values-led, multi-cultural, civic University with a global outlook and strong commitment to delivering social innovation and sustainable development in its education and research.  

Our organisational strategy is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and our globally recognised researchers advise governments, industry and international bodies. We’re ranked fourth in the world and first in the UK for promoting gender equality, in the top 70 universities globally for social impact, and first in Scotland for health and wellbeing, and reduced inequalities, for which we are also ranked 21^st in the world (THE Impact Rankings, 2022). In 2020-21, we contributed £1.7 billion and more than 14,000 jobs across the globe (BIGGAR Economics, 2022). 

GCU is committed to widening participation, and delivering positive outcomes for our students. We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. With campuses in Glasgow, London and New York, we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from 130 countries. Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve. 

GCU London is the London-based postgraduate campus of Glasgow Caledonian University. GCU London is now looking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to cover a maternity leave and join an effective campus Professional Services team. The role holder will assist the Campus Co-ordinator (Business Support) in providing designated operational, financial and facilities services to support the day-to-day operation and continued development of GCU London.

The role holder will process all procurement (purchase order) requests on campus and will be responsible for maintaining appropriate expenditure records and reconciliations. In addition, the role holder will manage supply accounts, arrange staff travel, accommodation and conference attendance, and ensure that the Campus has adequate supplies at all times of general office stationery, teaching aids and materials, water supplies and general building provisions, liaising with suppliers and contractors, as required.

The successful candidate will have an HNC/HND (or equivalent) and relevant administrative experience, ideally in a similar HE setting, and will demonstrate strong service delivery experience. The ability to exercise initiative and show a high degree of responsibility is a prerequisite of the role. The Campus Administrative Assistant will be an excellent communicator and will be highly organised.

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do.  As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success​.

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant. 

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).