Peer Support Administrative Assistant

Thesubath; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 3,900 - 4,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Job summary

The Subath University of Bath is seeking a proactive administrator to support the Peer Support Team. You will help plan and deliver schemes, manage communications, and provide essential office support in a busy student environment.

The role offers exposure to event planning, training resources, and student engagement, with training provided. Flexible shifts around a student schedule are available on campus in Bath.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to write emails, use Teams, and be confident in Excel.
• Proactive, well organised, and capable of working independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with development of promotional materials and online training resources.
• Responding to general enquiries from students and staff.
• Communicating with Student Leaders, University Staff and SU staff across Peer Support schemes.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Canva

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Canva

Job description

Salary

CW3 £15.30 per hour (including holiday pay)

Hours

The Peer Support Team are looking to employ a one administrator to help cover the office, for up to 5 hours during the working week. Shifts will be regular but can be flexible around your schedule.

Interview

If you are invited to interview, there will be a task to complete ahead of time. More details of this will follow.

Details

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and motivated student to support the delivery of schemes with the Peer Support Team, and provide vital administrative support. This is a varied role that offers the opportunity to gain experience in administration, event support, communications, and student engagement, while also being rewarding.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with the development of promotional materials and online training resources
• Responding to general enquiries from students and staff
• Communicating with Student Leaders, University Staff and SU staff across Peer Support schemes both digitally and in person
• Supporting the admin of Student Leader training
• Providing general office support and cover
• Assisting with the administration and organisation of events
• Taking accurate minutes at meetings
• Providing general administrative support as directed by your Line Manager

About You

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic about Peer Support and keen to learn more about how our schemes are planned, organised, and delivered. You'll have strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and be comfortable using Excel and databases. You will be proactive, well organised, and confident in carrying out administrative tasks, with the ability to manage your time effectively, prioritise competing demands, and meet deadlines.

Experience as a Peer Mentor, Academic PAL Leader, or involvement in other peer-led programmes at the University of Bath would be beneficial, but we welcome applications from students who are eager to learn and develop in the role.

Training and Support

Full training will be provided to help you develop the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the role

Hours required

The Peer Support Team are looking to employ a one administrator to help cover the office, for up to 5 hours during the working week. Shifts will be regular but can be flexible around your schedule. This role includes an expectation of availability on campus during holiday periods, including the Summer Holiday.

Location

This role will mostly be based in The Peer Support Office, which is in the SU building, 1 East (Claverton Down Campus).

Criteria

To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter most:

• Flexible, proactive, and positive can-do approach
• Problem solving, and quick to learn attitude
• Ability to get things done in a busy environment and/or under pressure
• A strong sense of good customer service
• Availability weekdays between 09:00 – 17:00
• Good MS Office understanding, with the ability to write emails, use Teams, and be confident in Excel
• Experience of using Canva is beneficial
• Problem-Solving attitude
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Proactive and motivated
• Ability to form and maintain effective working relationships

Skills and experience

• Knowledge of the SU website and the Peer Support Schemes
• Interest in, or enthusiasm for, student led support schemes

(We may close recruitment earlier if sufficient applications are made.)

Interview: If you are invited to interview, there will be a task to complete ahead of time. More details of this will follow.

Start date: 5 October 2026 (this date will be dependent upon HR timelines for processes of on-boarding)