CPD Administrator

University of Aberdeen; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Aberdeen is seeking an proactive Administrator to support academic-related staff as they develop conferences, training, education and other activities. You will handle a fast-paced, project-based workload, using strong MS Office skills and excellent communication with internal and external customers.

You will be line managed by the Business Development Officer, with task allocation from multiple project leads.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support to academic-related staff.
• Ability to prioritise a diverse workload with competing demands.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support development of conferences, training and education activities.
• Provide efficient administrative support to internal and external customers.
• Assist with project-based task allocation under guidance from lead staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Education

English and Maths Standard Grade or equivalent

Tools

Event management system

Financial systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

A proactive Administrator is required to support the work of academic-related staff as they develop conferences, work-related training and education, continuing professional development and other commercial activities.

You will have a flexible and team-orientated approach, underpinned by the judgement to prioritise a diverse workload with often competing demands. You will be an organized individual used to working on a range of projects with different project managers. You should possess excellent computer skills, with experience using the Microsoft Office package. Experience of an Event Management System and / or financial systems would be an advantage. You will provide efficient administrative support, dealing with a wide range of internal and external customers which will be supported by excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an understanding of the importance of detail. You will have a wide range of responsibilities to deliver effective support to ensure the smooth-running in a fast paced role.

The post holder will be line managed by the Business Development Officer overseeing the administrative team; please note that work is arranged on a project basis with a lead BDO and a lead administrator so task allocation will come from a range of different people.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 4, £28,763.00 - £31,861.00 per annum per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Julie Dixon e-mail: [e-mail]

This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Job Reference Number: RAI157S

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 20 November 2026

The Directorate of Research, Innovation and Enterprise embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

English and Maths Standard Grade orequivalent