CASUAL - Administrator (Grade 4)

Durham University; North East; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham University is seeking a Casual Administrator (Grade 4) for a 12-week post starting 2 November 2026 and ending 22 January 2027. The role can be full or part-time and is based in the Strategic Planning & Insight Office.

Responsibilities include replying to stakeholder queries, giving routine advice, planning work with a team, liaising with suppliers, and recording data for reports and monitoring. Durham University commits to reasonable adjustments in recruitment and employment and will

Responsibilities

• Respond to stakeholder queries, solving routine problems to meet requirements
• Provide advice to stakeholders on standard or routine queries
• Plan work activities as part of a team to meet objectives
• Liaise with internal and external suppliers, contractors or specialists to ensure smooth service delivery
• Accurately record data and provide reports and a monitoring service

Job description

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us on [e-mail]

Job Description - CASUAL - Administrator (Grade 4) (26001193)

Job Description

CASUAL - Administrator (Grade 4) (Job Number: 26001193)

Strategic Planning & Insight Office

Casual/Atypical (Fees) - Atypical

Closing Date

14-Oct-2026, 10:59:00 PM

The University

At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historical setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally.

Across the University we have a vast variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, that is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University.

Further information about the University can be found here .

The below role descriptor seeks to capture the main requirements of the role consistently, providing a summary of the key duties of the flexible role to help in setting expectations for applicants, flexible workers and line managers. They are not intended to cover all duties which may be required.

Role

Responsibilities

Administrator

Casual Grade 4

Under instruction and following appropriate training:

• Respond to stakeholder queries, solving routine problems to meet requirements
• Provide advice to stakeholders on standard or routine queries
• Plan work activities as part of a team to meet objectives
• Liaise with internal and external suppliers, contractors or specialists to ensure smooth service delivery
• Accurately record data and provide reports and a monitoring service

Plan and prepare for meetings and events

This is a 12 week post, starting at the beginning of November 02.11.2026 until 22.01.2027. The role is available on a full or part time basis and can be discussed.

Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement : Not Applicable.

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us on [e-mail]