Engineering Faculty Admin & Operations Coordinator

Confidential; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranfield University in Bedfordshire is seeking an organised administrator to join a pooled resource supporting academic staff, researchers and PhD students. You will handle purchase orders, travel bookings, and respond to emails while maintaining records.

The role requires discretion, strong communication, and proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. You will prioritise tasks, work independently, and provide cover for the Faculty Administration Team when needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrates discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Ability to manage workload independently and support the wider team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders and booking travel requests.
• Provide admin support to academic staff, research staff and PhD researchers.
• Maintain up-to-date records on internal databases.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, conferences and seminars.
• Support the Faculty Administration Team and cover where needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Discretion

Office proficiency

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Cranfield University in Bedfordshire is seeking an organised administrator to join a pooled resource supporting academic staff, researchers and PhD students. You will handle purchase orders, travel bookings, and respond to emails while maintaining records.

The role requires discretion, strong communication, and proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. You will prioritise tasks, work independently, and provide cover for the Faculty Administration Team when needed.