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Secretary to Sun, Stars and Exoplanets Group

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
United Kingdom
Closing date
Sep 10, 2018

Job Details

To be part of a team of Secretaries providing clerical and administrative support to the Research Groups in the School, with principal responsibility for the Sun, Stars and Exoplanets Group (also known internally as the “HiROS” Group), and working as part of the School’s secretarial team to provide wider support where necessary. The HiROS Group studies the Sun and stars, by observing their gentle oscillations – caused by trapped sound waves, which make the stars resonate like musical instrument – and are also detecting and characterising planets orbiting other stars in our Galaxy.

 

  • Must be self-motivated and have good organisational abilities
  • Four GCSE's or equivalent which demonstrate evidence of good literacy and competent numeric skills
  • Knowledge and experience of word processing, including experience of database, spreadsheets
  • Accurate and good keyboard skills
  • Able to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
  • Able to display diplomacy and tact when dealing with a wide range of people
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines; changing priorities
  • Secretarial experience required (minimum 2 years)

 

Desirable

  • RSA II or equivalent in typing/word processing
  • Experience of preparing Powerpoint presentations
  • Shorthand
  • Experience in using the using Internet/www
  • Work experience in an educational or similar environment

 

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