Administrator

University of Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Bath seeks an organised Administrator to support its Governance Office. This role involves coordinating meetings, managing documentation, and providing high-quality administrative support while assisting with a major institutional project. Ideal candidates will possess strong organisational skills and excellent communication abilities, contributing positively to a small team. The position is full-time for a fixed term of 6 months starting from February 2026, with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Free counselling services

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees

Generous annual leave

A family-friendly workplace

Relocation allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in general administration, managing diaries, and coordinating meetings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for all levels of staff.
• Strong ability to prioritise tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the University's Policy Framework Review and coordinate meetings.
• Provide logistical support across the Governance Office.
• Maintain digital records and governance communications.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Digital skills

Attention to detail

Time-management skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Administrator

We’re looking for an organised and proactive Administrator to join our Governance Office.

This is a key role at the heart of the University’s decision‑making structures, helping to keep our governance processes running smoothly while supporting a major institutional project to refresh the University’s Policy Framework.

You’ll be part of a small, friendly team that works closely with senior academic and professional services colleagues to ensure meetings, information and communications are delivered to a high standard.

About The Role

• Support the University’s Policy Framework Review, coordinating meetings, managing documentation, and helping us deliver an important institution‑wide project.
• Provide high‑quality administrative and logistical support across the Governance Office, including diary management, action tracking, and preparing materials for key meetings.
• Be a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, offering clear communication, excellent customer service and dependable operational support.
• Help maintain our digital information and records, including webpages, shared systems and governance communications.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment, has excellent organisational skills, and wants to contribute to the smooth running of a critical University function.

About You

• General administrative experience, with the ability to manage diaries, coordinate meetings and maintain accurate records.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a friendly, professional approach when working with colleagues at all levels.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritise, stay calm under pressure and support others in planning their work.
• Good digital skills, including confident use of Microsoft Office and the ability to pick up new systems quickly.
• Accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when preparing documents or managing sensitive information.
• A collaborative working style, contributing positively to team priorities and adapting flexibly as demands change.

Experience in governance or in the higher education sector is welcome but not essential – we will provide training and support for the right person.

Further information

This is a full‑time role for a fixed‑term period of 6 months from February – July 2026.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Elisabeth Day, Interim Head of Governance at [e-mail].

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under‑represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university.

What we can offer you

Benefits

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family‑friendly workplace
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance

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Further Details

• Job Description & Person Specification

Terms and Conditions of Employment

Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.

Anonymous shortlisting: We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.