School Administrator (SC5050)

UEA; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

Hybrid working options

Generous pension scheme

Health and Wellbeing facilities

Job summary

The University of East Anglia (UEA) is seeking a School Administrator to handle secretarial and administrative duties for the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics. The role focuses on delivering high-quality customer service, drafting reports, taking minutes, arranging travel and meetings, and supporting procurement and finances.

A flexible working pattern is encouraged, including hybrid options. The appointee will undertake diary management, support new starters, and contribute to a

Qualifications

• Secondary education or equivalent experience.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience with design software such as InDesign is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient, proactive customer support and service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Draft reports and take minutes; organise travel and meetings; diary management.
• Assist with procurement, monitor and maintain finances where required.
• Support new starters and provide administrative cover as needed.

Skills

Secretarial duties

Administration

Customer service

Diary management

Education

Secondary education

Tools

InDesign

Job description

Salary will be £25,249 per annum, with an annual increment up to £26,093 per annum

Faculty of Science
Faculty Professional Services
School Administrator
Ref: SC5050
Salary on appointment will be £25,249 per annum, with an annual increment up to £26,093 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a School Administrator to undertake secretarial and administrative duties to support the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics and deliver a strong customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
You will provide efficient, pro-active and high quality customer support and assist the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics by undertaking a number of secretarial and administrative duties including drafting reports, taking minutes, arranging travel, organising meetings, answering queries and diary management. You will also assist in the procurement of equipment, monitor and maintain finances where required and support new starters.
You will have a good standard of secondary education or equivalent experience in a similar role. Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential as is the ability to manage a varied workload in a high paced environment. Previous experience of design software, including InDesignin would be advantageous.
This full-time post is available on an indefinite basis.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:

• 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities:Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shoppingdiscountsto help cut the cost of household bills, public transport discounts and childcare and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes where eligible .
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing date: 27 September 2026

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institution al Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Further Information

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Laura Anderson, School Manager via [e-mail]

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