Faculty Operations Coordinator

Goldsmiths, University of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working

22 days annual leave + closure days

Great transport links

Pension scheme

Professional development

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Goldsmiths, University of London is seeking a highly organised administrator to support the Faculty Operations Manager across Finance, HR and Estates. The role requires proactive coordination, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

You will work in an academic environment, collaborating with diverse stakeholders and contributing to continuous improvement and effective team performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Higher Education environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and writing skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the Faculty Operations Manager on Finance, HR and Estates.
• Coordinate administrative tasks and deadlines across Faculty operations.
• Collaborate with Heads of School and Professional Services to improve processes and performance.

Skills

Higher Education experience

Microsoft Office

Excellent communication

Numeracy

Stakeholder management

Job description

What makes Goldsmiths unique? Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the department

Goldsmiths' two Faculties provide leadership support to our academic schools. Each Faculty has an Executive Dean who sits on Executive Board. The Faculty Directorate is led by the Director of Faculty Operations, who reports to the Executive Dean and leads the Faculty Operations team. The Faculty Operations team work closely with Heads of School, other academic staff and Professional Services Directorate staff to manage and support areas of work relating to Planning, Finance, HR, and Estates.

About the role

The role holder will be expected to support the Faculty Operations Manager on all areas of Faculty work relating to Finance, HR and Estates.

About the candidate

You will be a highly organised and proactive administrator with experience in a Higher Education environment, strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent communication, writing and numeracy skills. Able to manage competing priorities, work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, and take initiative, you will contribute positively to continuous improvement and effective team performance.

Benefits

We have generous benefits - an agile working environment, 22 days' annual leave plus six paid closure days (four at Christmas and two at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.

Further Details:

Job Description (PDF) At Goldsmiths, University of London, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion shape how we lead, learn, and work. We are committed to building an inclusive and respectful environment, removing barriers and addressing inequalities so that everyone in our community can belong and thrive. All applicants must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing work with us.

£34,925 to £39,297 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting