3528526BT - Senior Administrative Officer

University of Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southampton is seeking a Senior Administrative Officer to join the Exams and Assessment Team within the Faculty of Medicine. You will support all aspects of exams and assessment activities, releasing marks and ensuring accurate data management in a busy, professional environment.

The role emphasizes proactive work, excellent organisation and strong customer service. It offers a collaborative setting with academic colleagues and professional services, and is based on-site in

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, organisation and inter-personal skills required.
• Proactive approach with good attention to detail.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Support the Exams and Assessment Team across Faculty of Medicine exams and assessment activities.
• Ensure smooth running of assessment processes, including large-scale practical exams.
• Assist with Board of Examiner processes, releasing marks and managing data.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and practices.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

3528526BT - Senior Administrative Officer

The Student Experience Directorate within the University of Southampton is a diverse group of services. Providing the very best student experience is at the heart of everything we do.

This post presents an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated administrator to join our busy Exams and Assessment Team supporting the Faculty of Medicine. You will work as part of a successful team within the Faculty, with academic colleagues and colleagues across professional services to ensure effective and professional support for all aspects of the Faculty’s exams and assessment activities. Major elements of the post will be to ensure the smooth running of all processes related to all assessments including large scale practical exams, supporting the Board of Examiner process, releasing marks and managing data accurately.

You will be an excellent team player with a proven ability to work proactively and with excellent attention to detail. You will be well organised and adaptable, taking a proactive approach in reviewing processes and practices. Excellent communication, organisation and inter-personal skills are required as is a commitment to providing excellent customer service.

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.

With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, see gov.uk.

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Company Details

Company: University of Southampton

Salary: £31,861 to £36,320 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Southampton, SO17 1BJ

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 14 Oct 2026

Closing date: 28 Oct 2026