Catering Admin Support Officer (fixed term maternity cover)

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today. 

Based within the Estates Development and Campus Services Department, we are seeking a highly motivated and professional Catering Admin Support Officer to join our Catering Services team, providing maternity leave cover for up to 12 months from May 2025.

The role will support the smooth running of the service, providing admin support to the Catering Management team, while also providing help and guidance to our customers.

Relevant experience in an administrative or customer supporting role is essential.

The role encompasses a broad range of administrative tasks and the successful candidates will have –

• 5 GCSE’s at grades A - C or equivalent qualification, or proven track record of previous work experience in a relevant role / relevant life experience.
• Excellent IT skills, with an in depth knowledge of Microsoft office.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Professional approach with the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to problem solve, demonstrating imitative be flexible in order to meet various deadlines.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. Find out more about working at LJMU here.  

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.  

We would encourage applications from all individuals who meet the advert criteria, but would particularly encourage applications from women; Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ groups; and disabled people. The University is proud of its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and endeavours to cultivate a staff base that is representative of society. Please let us know if you have an impairment and require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.