Administrator and Social Media Assistant - A2U (Part Time/Fixed Term)

University of Chichester; Chichester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Employee Assistance Programme

Aviva Master Trust pension

Cycle to work

Season Ticket Loan

Electric Vehicle schemes

Bus travel between campuses

Job summary

The University of Chichester invites applications for a part-time Administrative Officer for the Adversity to University (A2U) Project. You will be the first point of contact for students, staff and external partners, delivering a welcoming service and handling enquiries.

You will provide day-to-day admin support, maintain participant records, process invoices, assist project delivery, and help develop efficient systems.

Qualifications

• Good general education to A level or equivalent.
• High literacy and numeracy.
• Experience creating engaging digital content and managing social media channels.
• Previous administrative experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional administrative support for day-to-day operation of the A2U project.
• Coordinate activities, maintain participant records and waiting lists, process invoices.
• Support project delivery and help develop efficient systems and processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Administrative experience

Social media management

Digital content creation

Education

A level or equivalent

Job description

Civic Engagement : Adversity to University (A2U) Project

Part Time: 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
Salary: £26,707 to 28,031 per annum pro rata, £16,024 to £16,818 per annum

Fixed -term (December 2026 to July 2027) contract may be extended, subject to funding

About this role

The Adversity to University (A2U) Project is an award-winning University initiative that supports people facing significant barriers to education, employment, training and volunteering. Working with individuals who have experienced disadvantage, exclusion or adversity, A2U helps participants build confidence, develop skills and realise their potential.

As the first point of contact for many students, volunteers, staff and external partners, the postholder will provide a professional, welcoming and responsive service, manage enquiries and support positive relationships across the project. The role is responsible for providing effective administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of A2U. This includes coordinating activities, maintaining participant records and waiting lists, processing invoices, supporting project delivery, and helping to develop efficient systems and processes. The postholder will also contribute to A2U's communications and social media activity, helping to promote opportunities, celebrate successes and engage key audiences.

About you

You will have a good general education to A level or equivalent, with a high standard of literacy, numeracy and attention to detail. You will need good interpersonal and communication skills, a professional manner and the ability to build relationships and respect confidentiality. You will need to be approachable, adaptable and conscientious. Previous administrative experience is essential, along with experience of creating engaging digital content and managing social media channels.

About the team

Working as part of a small, committed and supportive team, the postholder will play an important role in widening access to education and creating opportunities for people whose talents and potential are often overlooked.

Benefits

In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:

• A flexible defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE).
• A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
• On-site gym at our Chichester campus.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff.
• Extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.
• Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan and Electric Vehicle schemes.
• Bus travel for staff between our Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre.

Contact

Enquiries are welcomed by Chris Smethurst, Civic Engagement Officer via email at [e-mail]

or Becky Edwards, Senior Lecturer in Childhood via email at [e-mail]

• Closing Date: Sunday 04 October 2026
• Interview Date: Thursday 15 October 2026

All new external appointments are employed by Chichester Staff Services Ltd (CSSL). Internal appointments remain with their existing employer.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.