Administrative Services Officer

Abertay University; Dundee; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Scotland is seeking an Administrative Services Officer to provide centralised administrative and business support services to the Executive Group and Senior Management Team. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a capacity to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary range of £26,706.73 - £30,378.43 and focuses on effective support for the University’s governance and strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and discreet professional.
• Ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Manage competing priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to the Executive Group.
• Assist Senior Management Team and Academic Faculties.
• Ensure effective operational and administrative support.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Digital capability

Job description

Administrative Services Officer

Full time, Permanent – Grade 5 (£26,706.73 – £30,378.43)

Abertay is a modern university with a global outlook, rooted in its local and national communities. We have made our mark with high quality, well-directed teaching and research, and a stimulating and enriching experience for our students.

The Strategy, Governance and External Relations Service provides essential professional services that underpin the successful delivery of the University’s Strategic Plan. Collectively, the six units that make up the service enable strong governance, effective operational and administrative support, regulatory compliance, strategic student recruitment and admissions, forward‑looking institutional planning, and impactful communication and engagement with both internal and external stakeholders.

The University now seeks to appoint an Administrative Services Officer.

Reporting to the Head of Administrative Services and Executive Support, you will provide a comprehensive range of high quality, centralised administrative and business support services to the Executive Group, Senior Management Team and across each of the University’s Academic Faculties and Directorates.

The role requires a highly organised and discreet professional with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, able to work confidently with senior stakeholders, manage competing priorities under pressure, and provide accurate, high‑level administrative and committee support with strong digital capability.

If you believe you have the skills and experience for this exciting and challenging role, please submit your application through our online recruitment system, which can be found at https://www.abertay.ac.uk/discover/work-here/jobs/

Committed to Equal Opportunities

Abertay University is a Scottish Registered Charity,

No: SC016040