We are looking for a self-motivated individual to join the busy International Relations Office (IRO) as International Partnerships and Office Coordinator.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has excellent attention to detail and is flexible and responsive in adapting to changing demands. 

About us

The IRO at the University of Bath collaborates with colleagues internally and external partners to drive global cooperation, innovation and excellence in education, research and student experiences, strengthening the University of Bath’s reputation and global impact. This is a key role within the IRO, supporting the Director and other team members and coordinating work across several areas to facilitate the delivery of the University's international ambitions.

This role will provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the three International Partnerships Managers and the wider IRO team, contributing to the development and maintenance of global partnerships and supporting key activities such as enquiries, visit organisation and documentation. You will also ensure the smooth running of the office through duties including finance tasks, HR and recruitment support, maintaining office documentation and providing assistance to the Director of International Relations. 

About you

You will: 

• be proficient in organising tasks effectively and with precision and accuracy, ensuring a timely delivery.
• display effective written and verbal communication skills, embracing diverse communication styles in all interactions. 
• demonstrate a nuanced approach in handling confidential and sensitive information, employing tact, discretion, and respect for diverse perspectives and backgrounds. 
• be competent using Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint) and show a willingness to develop yourself professionally. 
• be self-motivated with strong organisational and time management skills. 
• be able to work within a team, and independently with minimal supervision. 

Further information

This is a full-time role, working 36.5 hours per week, but there may be a need to work one or two Saturdays per year to support University events.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sarah Turner, International Partnerships Officer (smt65@bath.ac.uk).

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

 

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance

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