Education Centre Administrator (Finance & Operations)

Nottingham; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

27 days holiday (pro rata)

Staff development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

University of Nottingham Education Centre Administrator (Finance & Operations) in the School of Medicine Education Centre provides administrative support for financial and governance activities.

The role works in a friendly team with minimal supervision, offering a hybrid work pattern and a pro‑rata salary of £26,908–£28,890 per year, depending on skills and experience. Closing date 25 October 2026; hours are 36.25 per week, with part-time or job-share options considered.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience in an office environment with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for financial and governance areas of the School of Medicine Education Centre.
• Work with academic staff, stakeholders and professional services colleagues to deliver quality admin services.
• Handle day-to-day queries and requests, escalating complex issues as needed.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Area
Education Centre

Location
University Park

Salary
£26,908 to £28,890per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience.

Closing Date
Sunday 25 October 2026

Reference
MED2572126

About the role

We are inviting applications for the post of Education Centre Administrator (Finance & Operations).

You will work within an established professional services education team in the School of Medicine. The main purpose of the role is to provide administrative support for financial and governance related areas of the School of Medicine Education Centre activities.

You will work in a team with minimum day to day supervision, to provide a range of services to agreed quality standards. You will require a thorough understanding of relevant systems/processes of the working environment, gained through vocational qualification with work experience, or relevant work experience over some years. You will organise your own day-to-day work to meet clear objectives. You will typically have specific responsibility for a clearly defined section or sub-section of work and will be expected to deal with less routine queries/issues/requests, referring conflicts or more complex situations to the relevant person. Independence and initiative will be required to react to changing priorities and work circumstances, with scope to make decisions within clear parameters.

About the team

You will join a friendly and collaborative administration team within the School of Medicine’s Education Centre. We work closely with academic staff, stakeholders and professional services colleagues to deliver a high-quality experience for all our partners. Teamwork, flexibility and knowledge sharing are central to how we work, and you will play an active role in supporting colleagues.

About you

You will have excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. You will be confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders and capable of handling sensitive information with discretion. Experience of working in an office environment, using Microsoft Office applications, responding to enquiries and working to deadlines is essential. You will also be proactive, adaptable, and committed to delivering excellent customer service.

What we offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

What next

Further information is available in the role profile.

This is a full-time permanent position working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.

Please contact Sharon Goodwin on [e-mail] if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted

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