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Executive Officer, SOAS South Asia Institute

Vacancy Number000573
LocationLondon
CampusRussell Square
Post ClassSupport
Department / CentreResearch and Enterprise Directorate
Contract TypePermanent
Closing date for applications23 October 2013
 
0.5 FTE (Part-time)
£22,306 - £23,352 pro rata p.a inclusive of London Allowance
Applications are invited for the post of Executive Officer, SOAS South Asia Institute.  Reporting to the Manger, Centres & Programmes Office, you will provide a full range of administrative services on a day to day basis to the SSAI Director and SSAI Deputy Director helping to deliver strategic and operational plans and objectives.
Your main responsibilities will include administration of meetings, management of information/networks, online community, publications, media outlets, and diary and event management primarily for the Director (SSAI), Deputy Director (SSAI) and institute members, and for the C&PO Manager as and when required.
The role holder will work with a diverse variety of stakeholders both internal and external and so requires a detail focussed people person with a professional approach. You will have experience of working in a complex organisation with excellent organisational and work management skills.  You will have the ability to work calmly and systematically under pressure and be able to prioritise competing deadlines and workloads whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.  In addition you will have excellent oral communication skills, the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team and a positive approach to problem solving.  A creative approach to your work is essential.
Interviews will provisionally be held during week commencing: 18 November 2013
 
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        000573 Executive Officer South Asia Institute JD.pdf

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