Institute Administrator

Eurobioimaging; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Annual leave

Pension contributions

Wellbeing initiatives

Sustainability

Job summary

University of Exeter is seeking a part-time Senior Administrator to support the Global Systems Institute (GSI). The role is 0.5 FTE from 3 Aug 2026 to 30 July 2027, with hybrid working from campus and home.

You will provide admin support to the Institute Director and Manager, help organise events, communications, and governance processes, contributing to the Institute's strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide the Institute Director, Manager, and other academics with effective administration support to enable the delivery of strategic institutional priorities.
• Support the planning and delivery of a wide range of events and communications to raise the internal, national, and international profile of the Institute, build relationships with key partners and develop a vibrant community.
• Support the administration of the relevant governance and management groups for the Institute.

Job description

About The Role

This part-time post of (0.5 FTE) is available from 3 Aug 2026 on a till 30 July 2027. Applications for secondments will be considered subject to agreement from your current line manager.

Salary will be £30,878per annum pro rata on Grade D subject to knowledge, skills and experience.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working - some time on campus and some from home.

Institutes represent significant investments by the University of Exeter in areas of research strength and play a key role in helping achieve the University’s Global objectives. Institutes strengthen our reputation for world-leading research and education of the highest quality and impact within their fields of inquiry.

This post will play an important role in successfully supporting the Global Systems Institute (GSI) and the transition to a new Institute for climate and environment research. Working to the Senior Administrator, and closely with the Institute Manager, you will:

• Provide the Institute Director, Manager, and other academics with effective administration support to enable the delivery of strategic institutional priorities.
• Support the planning and delivery of a wide range of events and communications to raise the internal, national, and international profile of the Institute, build relationships with key partners and develop a vibrant community.
• Support the administration of the relevant governance and management groups for the Institute.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

About The Division

The Research Division is a key enabler to the delivery of the University’s Strategy 2030, the Research and Impact Strategy, successful REF performances, and generating external research income, by:

• supporting the full research project lifecycle from inception to impact
• offering research infrastructure support
• providing leadership for the Exeter Doctoral College
• delivering joint strategic, policy and planning support to the University and Faculties

The division consists of four service groups: Doctoral College; Research Services; Research Software and Analytics; and Technical Strategy and Operations.

The Research Services Group provides a range of services: research strategy development and delivery through the Research Strategy team and our University Research Institute teams; faculty relationship management through our Faculty Partners; research development & management support and financial management through our Research Funder Clusters; Research and Impact performance and REF planning; Finance, systems and data support; Research ethics, governance and compliance.

About Us

Transform Your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future

We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit-based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
• Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension contributions
• A genuine dedication to support the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have a visa which permits the right to work in the UK. Further details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are an existing Skilled Worker visa holder, we may be able to sponsor and will review the transitional arrangements -https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/certificate-of-sponsorship-before-4-april-2024.