Main duties and responsibilities
De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally-minded institution with a strong focus on delivering quality teaching and learning and a campus-wide focus on providing a sector-leading student experience. As a culturally rich university with a deep commitment to the public good, the DMU community strives to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment where staff and students are able to thrive. The University prides itself as being a vibrant, multicultural hub of learning, creativity and innovation.
Faculty / Directorate
You will be joining a vibrant and dedicated Talent and Organisational Development team who are committed to supporting colleagues and managers at every stage of their career journey. The team delivers a broad range of services, including recruitment, organisational development, career development, leadership development, staff apprenticeships, and innovative learning solutions and development initiatives that enable colleagues to grow, perform, and thrive. Working as part of the wider People Services function, we collaborate closely with subject matter experts across the service to ensure colleagues receive a seamless, high‑quality, and people‑centred experience.
Role
In this role, your primary purpose is to provide essential administrative support to the Talent and Organisational Development service, ensuring the smooth coordination of development activity and accurate maintenance of internal systems related to talent, organisational development, and staff learning. You will organise meetings and events, manage diaries, send invites, book rooms, and complete associated administrative tasks. You will update and maintain the employee platform and related databases, monitor bookings, and record training attendance. The role also involves providing event information to attendees, liaising with internal and external facilitators, running reports on training engagement and completion, and managing service inboxes in line with agreed timescales.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be organised, proactive, and confident managing a range of administrative tasks with accuracy and attention to detail. You will work comfortably with data and digital systems, maintaining records efficiently and producing clear reports. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will liaise with colleagues, facilitators, and stakeholders to provide timely, accurate information. A customer‑focused approach is key, handling inbox queries professionally and supporting a positive service experience. Adaptability, teamwork, and a willingness to take on varied tasks will help you succeed in this role.
The post is part‑time at 30 hours per week, and it is anticipated that these hours will be worked across Monday to Friday. If you are interested in the role but would like to discuss potential flexible working patterns, before appying please get in touch using the contact details above.
Hybrid working is available, with a minimum requirement of two days per week (pro rata) on campus. The Talent and Organisational Development team delivers in‑person activities and attends on‑campus meetings as required, and there may be occasions when additional on‑campus presence is necessary.
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