Data and Administrative Assistant

University of East Anglia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK university is looking for a Data and Administrative Assistant for a full-time role fixed for 12 months. The role involves supporting recruitment initiatives, managing data, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, along with strong organizational and communication skills. Flexible working options are encouraged.

Benefits

34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays

Flexible working options

Benefits package including University Customary days

Qualifications

• Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to manage a varied workload in a high-paced environment.
• Previous experience in procurement processes and budget management would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertake data and administrative duties to support the Recruitment and Outreach events team.
• Provide support to a number of recruitment and outreach initiatives.
• Handle large data sets to measure impact or gain insight.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data handling

Education

5 GCSEs at Grades A-C (including Mathematics and English) or equivalent

Job description

Admissions Recruitment and Marketing Division

Recruitment Outreach and Events Team

Data and Administrative Assistant (Full-time, fixed term for 12 months)

Ref: SC4849

Salary on appointment will be £24,344 per annum, with an annual increment up to £25,733 per annum.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Data and Administrative Assistant to undertake data and administrative duties to support the Recruitment and Outreach events team and deliver a strong customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

You’ll focus on providing support to a number of recruitment and outreach initiatives, handling large data sets to measure impact or gain insight as well supporting a number of Outreach projects and their delivery, including arranging travel, answering queries and work on events. You will also assist in the procurement of equipment, monitor and maintain finances where required and support new starters.

You will have 5 GCSEs at Grades A-C (including Mathematics and English) or equivalent qualifications or experience. Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential as is the ability to manage a varied workload in a high paced environment. Previous experience in procurement processes and budget management would be advantageous.

This full-time post is available from 22 September 2025 on a fixed term basis for 12 months.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 6 August 2025

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.