Administrative Assistant

University of East Anglia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A public university in the UK is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the School of Health Sciences. The role involves providing high-quality customer service and a range of administrative duties. Essential skills include strong organizational and communication abilities. The salary starts at £24,685 per annum, and flexible working options are encouraged. Closing date for applications is 26 September 2025.

Benefits

34 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality customer service to stakeholders.
• Assist with administrative duties for HSC apprenticeship provision.
• Support admissions and accreditation activities and events.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Good standard of secondary education or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Salary on appointment will be £24,685 per annum, with an annual increment up to £26,093 per annum. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administrative Assistant to undertake secretarial and administrative duties to support the School of Health Sciences (HSC) and deliver a strong customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

You will provide efficient, pro-active and high quality customer service and assist the School by undertaking a range of administrative duties to support the delivery of HSC apprenticeship provision, including support for admissions and professional (re)accreditation activities and events.

You will have a good standard of secondary education or equivalent experience in a similar role. Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential as is the ability to manage a varied workload in a high paced environment.

This full-time post is available immediately on a fixed term basis to 28 September 2026.

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

Further information on our benefits package, including 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 26 September 2025

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

£24,685 per annum, with an annual increment up to £26,093 per annum