This role involves providing first class finance support to members of staff and students within the Centre for Medical Education. This involves the raising and processing of purchase requisition orders, expense forms and managing the required paperwork related to these areas. Other duties include:• Receipting and processing of invoices• Working on HR related issues when required• Record keeping in both finance and HR related issues, including authorised drivers and printer invoices and numbers• Supporting other departments within the areas of interviews and open days• Managing the finance inbox, providing accurate and timely responses.• Storing digital and paper versions of paperwork, acting in accordance with GDPR practices.

This role involves providing first class support to the Home Office Administration Unit, focussing on the organisation of the Animal Management and Welfare training courses. I am also responsible for purchasing and maintaining veterinary supplies. Other duties include:● Registering and corresponding with students, coordinating students onto practical sessions, and understanding their needs and adapting the service accordingly to find the best solution ● Being the first point of contact for purchasing supplies, invoicing, and delivery, utilising computerised systems ● Ensuring pricing records are kept up to date in spreadsheets using attention to detail ● Preparing and setting up course material on web-based platforms (virtual learning environment) ● Communicating specialist information regarding Home Office regulations and procedures to a range of customers with varying levels of understanding in a professional and effective manner ● Monitoring progress using spreadsheets and making appropriate arrangements to ensure all aspects of training are completed in accordance to Home Office guidelines ● Booking and preparing meeting rooms and making arrangements for catering ● Working as part of a team and on own initiative to deadlines by setting priorities for my own workload

I provided key administrative support for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and ensured the smooth running of the Student Administration Office. I worked independently and flexibly within a team to complete a range of duties including:● Acting as first point of contact for students, staff, and visitors, and managing all email, face-to-face, postal, and telephone enquiries in an efficient and customer-focused manner● Drafting concise and accurate minutes during meetings, and following up on actions● Coordinating Extenuating Circumstance requests, which involves maintaining accurate records of evidence and decisions using Excel, dealing with follow-up action and feedback, and advising staff and students of procedures● Maintaining and updating accurate records on electronic database systems (SITS) of student data, module choices, and marks● Liaising with the Affiliate Tutor to prepare student handbooks and induction events● Organising programme information in shared drives, and ensuring documentation is up to date ● Being flexible and providing proactive support on a range of tasks throughout the cycle of teaching and assessment according to operational requirements (e.g. exam invigilation, room booking, student events)