Administrator (INTERNAL ONLY)

Lincoln Institute; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Lincoln is seeking a proactive and organised Enterprise Administrator to provide administrative and operational support across Business Development, Venture Development and the wider Enterprise & Innovation team.

You will coordinate projects, manage records, support consultancy and commercial projects, organise meetings and events, and assist with monitoring and KPI reporting, while also covering reception across Lincoln campuses as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload with minimal supervision.
• Proficient IT, communication and relationship-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across enterprise and business development activities.
• Maintain systems and records, support projects and KPI reporting.
• Coordinate meetings, events and reception cover across Lincoln campuses.

Skills

IT skills

Communication

Relationship management

Attention to detail

Job description

Administrator (INTERNAL ONLY)

Location: Lincoln

Salary: From £25,949per annum

Permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week.

Closing Date: Monday 07 September 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 16 September 2026

Reference: EL1278

The University of Lincoln is seeking a proactive and organised Enterprise Administrator to provide administrative and operational support across Business Development, Venture Development and the wider Enterprise & Innovation team.

About the Role

You will provide varied administrative support across enterprise and business development activity, helping to coordinate projects, programmes, enquiries and services.

The role will include maintaining systems and records, supporting consultancy and commercial projects, coordinating meetings and events, providing project and financial administration, and gathering information to support monitoring, reporting and KPIs. You will also support Venture Development activity, including providing a first response to student and graduate start-up enquiries and signposting to appropriate support.

Regular reception and business centre cover across the Lincoln campuses is an important part of the role, providing a professional first point of contact and supporting the effective operation of our enterprise facilities. This will include providing planned and short-notice cover when required.

About You

We are looking for someone with strong administrative and organisational skills who can confidently manage a varied workload and work with minimum day-to-day supervision.

You will be comfortable working with systems and data, coordinating activities and events, and communicating professionally with colleagues, students, graduates, businesses and external partners.

Strong IT, communication and relationship-management skills are essential, alongside attention to detail, a proactive approach and the ability to use your initiative to resolve day-to-day issues. You will also be flexible and comfortable balancing administrative responsibilities with regular reception and business centre support.

What We Offer

The University offers a supportive and collaborative environment where you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop your skills and experience across enterprise and business development
• Support activity across Business Development, Venture Development and the wider Enterprise & Innovation team
• Work with businesses, academics, students, graduates and external partners
• Access a wide range of staff development opportunities and employee benefits

In support of our commitment to developing colleagues by providing opportunities for internal movement and promotion, applications for this opportunity will only be accepted from people who are currently employed by the University of Lincoln, our current students, and any currently engaged agency workers who have been with us for more than 12 weeks. We actively encourage applications from all colleagues across the University with the relevant skills and experience.

Further details:

• Job Description and Person Specification

You can find out more about working at Lincoln, and everything that we have to offer, at:

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/jobopportunities/

We strive for a diverse workforce with the very best employees and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. The University encourages applications from underrepresented groups inclusive of Black, Asian and other minoritised/marginalised ethnic groups, all gender identities and expressions from the LGBTQIA+ community, candidates with a disability, and those that practise different faiths and beliefs, to enhance our One Community where we strive to be kind, patient, and supportive of each other.

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