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You will combine senior executive administration with practical workplace support, respecting the PVC Dean’s accessibility requirements, independence, confidentiality and preferences.\nYou will manage a complex diary; coordinate meetings, events, papers, minutes and actions; arrange UK and international travel; and prepare correspondence, reports, presentations and briefings.\nWorking with senior colleagues, professional services and external stakeholders, you will progress actions, support strategic projects and committees, and coordinate conferences and communications for a funded research network.\nFor more information please visit: Careers at the School of Science, Engineering and Environment | University of Salford\nApplicants should be aware that this advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.\nPersonal assistance: a core part of the role\nAlongside executive support, you will provide personalised practical assistance to the PVC Dean to support accessibility and independence at work. 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