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Please note: this opportunity is only available to current employees of the University of Kent or Canterbury Christ Church UniversityDo you take pride in delivering exceptional customer service, building positive relationships at all levels? Can you produce high-quality work with accuracy and attention to detail? If yes, then this full time, fixed term role may be ideal for you.KMMS are seeking an Administrative Assistant to work as a member of the KMMS Operations Team providing an accurate and effective central administrative support function across the breadth of KMMS activities. You will provide regular front facing support to KMMS staff, focusing on the support and progression of staff recruitment, onboarding and induction. In this role, you will support line managers and the senior team in creating recruitment documentation, scheduling and diarising interviews and relevant meetings, onboarding new staff and performing both in-person and online inductions.The role holder will contribute to general Operations Team activities, including supporting facilities and health and safety tasks, as well as providing feedback on the development and implementation of ways of working suitable for KMMS. The Operations Team regularly work to support wider School events and activities, including all staff training and development days, Multi-station Mini Interviews and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations, as well as facilitating and improving the ongoing staff experience across KMMS.As an Administrative Assistant you can expect to be involved in:Supporting the onboarding of new staff, carrying out in-person and online KMMS School inductions and training ensuring staff are effectively supportedWorking as a member of the Operations Team, providing efficient and effective administrative support to students, staff and external colleagues, ensuring that all contacts have a positive impression of KMMS and that administrative tasks at KMMS are carried out effectivelySupporting the scheduling and servicing of regular committee meetings, and other ad-hoc meetings in KMMS, supporting with diary management and minuting meetings to accurately record actions and outcomesWhat will you bring to the role?Educated to GCSE in English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalentStrong customer service experience and a commitment to delivering a high-quality serviceExceptional organisation skills, with experience of administering complex processes including tracking data and monitoring progressPlease see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact [email protected] quoting reference number KMMS-116-26. Closing Date: 28 Jun 2026 Section: Administrative Salary: £24,685 to £26,093 per annum

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The roleAn opportunity has arisen within the Front of House team for a proactive, self-motivated and highly organised individual to join our team at Surrey Sports Park.The post holder will need to have the ability to think independently, problem solve and possesses excellent communication skills. There will be a wide range of external and internal enquiries to deal with, therefore comprehensive knowledge of all areas of Surrey Sports Park will be integral to performing this role successfully, as well as a desire to deliver excellent customer care and service.In addition, the post holder will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and administration skills, along with adaptability, openness to change and personal motivation in all aspects of their work.Surrey Sports Park is at the heart of sport and physical activity in Surrey, and our mission is to deliver the best possible sport, health and wellbeing experience to our University of Surrey students and to the wider SSP community. We provide strategic added value to the University by delivering an outstanding student experience through social and competitive sport and providing an excellent environment for wellness and fitness for Surrey staff and students, and our community impact is significant both culturally and physically. The team is passionate and high performing, and the business model requires us to deliver a self-sustaining, well managed and customer service focused business.How to applyIf you would like to discuss this role further please contact Mollie Kimpton on [email protected] apply online on the University website with a CV and supporting statement. The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable.Please note CVs cannot be accepted without a completed application form. Closing Date: 29 Jun 2026 Area: Operational Services Salary: £26,437 per annum

Join our Grounds team to maintain and develop 65ha of park-like campus, caring for gardens, trees, paths, and open spaces for all to enjoy.Competitive superannuation, discounted gym membership & insurance Fantastic team environment in a beautiful park-like campus setting Hands-on outdoor role maintaining and enhancing 65ha of grounds Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the roleWe are looking for someone with green fingers to assist in the care, maintenance and development of our 65 hectares of attractive, park-like campus grounds. You will have the opportunity to work in all areas of the grounds which include a variety of garden collections, trees and shrubs. You will also be responsible for the care of the hardscape, i.e. walkways and roads, along with ensuring our grounds remain litter free. The aim is to provide an environment appropriate for the University’s activities, and passive and active recreation for students and staff. New developments and regular maintenance are carried out by a combination of Grounds staff and contractors.Salary will be determined based on your skills, knowledge, and experience, with an additional allowance available depending on your qualifications. This is a full-time role (40 hours per week), based at our Hillcrest Campus.For more information on the role please see the position description. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Mark Thompson, Landscape Manager, [email protected]. All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted. Ko wai koe? – Who are you?You will be physically fit, well organised and enjoy working autonomously as well in a team. You will also have: proven and demonstrative experience in amenity horticulture the ability to operate and maintain grounds equipment experience in the maintenance of garden bedsa full NZ driver’s licenseA horticultural industry qualification is preferred; however, this is not essential if you have the relevant experience. Ko wai mātou? – Who are we? The Property Services team is responsible for managing the University’s corporate estates portfolio comprising of campus development, commercial lease management, facilities, security and Support services including ground maintenance, portering and cleaning.The Gardener/Groundsperson is part of a small team, including a Grounds Supervisor who reports to the Landscape Manager. The Grounds team is responsible for the maintenance and development of all grounds associated with our Hamilton campus. He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here. Ko te Tangata – For the People The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa. Applications Close on Sunday June 28, 2026Requisition Number: 1003666

Job DescriptionTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity We are actively seeking a dynamic Executive Assistant who will lead a team dedicated to enhancing administrative support for the Associate Deans and Senior Professional staff within the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, elevating the team's overall capability and performance. This role will also provide executive level support to the Director of Faculty Operations and their team. This will include supporting and driving initiatives that will help the faculty deliver on its strategic objectives.Key responsibilities of the role include:Developing collaborative working relationships with key stakeholdersProvide executive level support for strategic initiatives, particularly focused on supporting the People and Culture and Enabling Environment strategic prioritiesProvide leadership, mentoring and direction to direct reportsEnsuring the smooth operation of administrative support and executive assistant functions for the Faculty Operations function, including coordinating meetings, managing diaries, preparing agendas, and recording minutes for committees and staff meetings.Liaising with the faculty administration team to coordinate key internal processes.Coordinating recruitment processes.He kōrero mōu | About youYou are an experienced Executive Assistant with a strong track record supporting senior leaders within large, complex organisations. Beyond core executive support, you'll have leadership experience having mentored/guided others, driven continuous improvement and contributed to lifting overall team performance. Important skills you will bring are:High level of interpersonal skillsAbility to communicate information clearly and conciselyNegotiation skills and ability to build successful relationshipsStrong organisational skills with an ability to exercise discretion, demonstrate initiative to identify and solve problems requiring judgment and accurate interpretation of established informationA proactive and flexible approach to workAn ability to liaise at an executive level and to work under pressure within a politically complex and challenging environmentThis is a part-time (30 hours per week), permanent position.The salary range for this role is $73,400 - $90,700 (pro rated), depending on skills and experienceFor more detailed information, please review the position descriptionMō tō mātou rōpū | About the teamThe role is based in the Faculty Operations team (M&HS Building 505).  You will be leading and working as part of a team of EAs in a busy but collegial/calm and friendly work environment.Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerThe University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:Flexible employment practicesUp to 6.75% company superannuation schemeA competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leaveFor more information, please visit Staff Benefits.Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyApplications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 10 May 2026 to be considered. Please include a cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.Please reach out to Johanna Beattie [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.