Business Systems Senior Administrator (Fixed Term, Maternity Cover)

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Benefits package

Job summary

University of Nottingham is seeking an experienced administrator with strong IT skills to join the Business Systems Team as a Business Systems Senior Administrator. The role combines systems administration with administrative support across departments, offering opportunities to develop in finance, processes and operations.

You will research, collate and edit material for reports, analyse data to identify trends and opportunities, and develop dashboards to improve operational insight.

Qualifications

• Experience as an administrator with strong IT capabilities including Microsoft 365 suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams).
• Ability to research, collate, organise and edit material for reports/documents.
• Adept at analysing operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities and to develop dashboards and automated reports.

Responsibilities

• Research, collate, organise and edit material for reports/documents.
• Analyse operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities; present findings to support decision-making; develop dashboards and automated reports.
• Build relationships with schools/departmental units and external bodies; provide technical advice; support stock maintenance and budget responsibilities.

Skills

IT skills

Microsoft 365

Education

HNC or HND in a relevant subject

Tools

Power Platform

Job description

Salary

£29,740 to £36,446 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Area

PF Business Support

Location

University Park

Salary

£29,740 to £36,446 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Closing Date

Friday 13 November 2026

Reference

NHE2809426

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced administrator with excellent IT skills to join the Business Support, Business Systems Team as Business Systems Senior Administrator at the University of Nottingham.

This role combines business systems administration with wider departmental support activities, providing an excellent development opportunity for candidates looking to broaden their experience across systems, process improvement, finance and operational administration.

You will research, collate, organise, prepare, and edit material for inclusion in reports/documents. You will analyse operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; present findings to support decision-making; and develop dashboards, automated reports, and management information to improve operational insight.

Candidates will also build working relationships with key contacts from other schools/departmental/work units and external bodies to support work activities, provide technical advice and help as required, and ensure the maintenance of equipment and licensing of current and future stock requirements within defined limits and devolved budget responsibility.

To be considered for this role, candidates should hold an HNC or HND in a relevant subject, or have relevant experience and proven IT skills, including excellent knowledge in the use of Microsoft 365: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams, Power Platform and be approachable with the ability to build your own working relationships within the University and with external partners or suppliers.

Further information on the experience and qualifications required for this post is available in the attached Role profile.

Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week). The expectation is that at least 2 days per week will be worked on-site.

Please note - This post will be offered on a fixed term contract until the end of December 2027.

The University of Nottingham is committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We strive to provide a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes. We also offer an excellent holiday allowance of 27 days per year, plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.

To find out more see our benefits website.

Further details:

• Job Description/Role Profile

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