Department Administrator

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Culham; Hybrid; GBP 24,481 - 29,922; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension scheme

Corporate bonus scheme up to 7%

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading research organization in the UK is seeking a Department Administrator to provide efficient administrative support to senior managers and staff. You will arrange meetings, handle travel logistics, and support new starters. Ideal candidates will have previous administrative experience, strong IT skills, and a professional demeanor. This role offers flexible working options and a competitive salary of £27,202.

Qualifications

• Discreet and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Arrange meetings, prepare agendas and minutes.
• Organise UK and international travel and conference registration.
• Handle purchasing.
• Make arrangements for new starters, visiting scientists and students.
• Provide other reasonable administrative support to the division.

Skills

Previous administrative experience

Good IT skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent interpersonal skills

Job description

Join to apply for the Department Administrator role at UK Atomic Energy Authority.

Salary: £27,202.

Onsite working is expected for at least 3 days a week, though requests for flexible working are actively supported.

This role can be based at Culham, Oxfordshire.

Benefits

• Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme (details at end of advert).
• Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and relocation allowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working options and family‑friendly policies.
• Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• Generous annual leave starting with 25 days plus 3 days Christmas closure, 2.5 privilege days, and UK bank holidays.
• Wide range of career development opportunities.
• Vibrant culture committed to equality and full inclusion.

Role

Department Administrator – providing efficient and professional administrative support to senior managers and staff in the Plasma Science and Fusion Operations division.

Responsibilities

• Arrange meetings, prepare agendas and minutes.
• Organise UK and international travel and conference registration.
• Handle purchasing.
• Make arrangements for new starters, visiting scientists and students; liaise with staff to ensure computer accounts are set up, office accommodation is provided, site passes issued, etc.
• Provide other reasonable administrative support to the division.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience and/or qualification.
• Good IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Discreet and professional approach.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Equality & Diversity

UKAEA welcomes talented people from all backgrounds and encourages applications from women in STEM, people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds, and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. The Executive team, supported by our Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Wellbeing team, actively promotes inclusion and takes steps to increase diversity within our organisation.

UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to accessibility. Please email [e-mail] if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information.

Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.