School Office Administrator

Birmingham Newman University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Birmingham is seeking a full-time School Office Administrator to provide comprehensive administration services to academic staff and students. The role includes programme administration, general office functions, and requires excellent communication skills and strong IT proficiency in Microsoft Office 365. The ideal candidate will manage workloads effectively and contribute to service delivery across the School. Benefits include 35 days annual leave, pension scheme, and staff development opportunities.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Discounted travel scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff development opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional services experience in a higher-education setting is desirable.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality services and adaptability to change.

Responsibilities

• Provide programme administration and general office support across the School.
• Ensure efficient and seamless delivery of services across the School.
• Manage a busy workload and work effectively as part of a team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT skills with Microsoft Office 365

Ability to work on own initiative

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a full-time School Office Administrator.

The post holder will provide comprehensive and effective administration services to both academic staff and students within the university. You will undertake the full range of programme administration and general office functions, supporting all areas and sharing responsibility for efficient and seamless delivery of services across the Schools.

Responsibilities

• Provide programme administration and general office support across the School.
• Ensure efficient and seamless delivery of services across the School.
• Adapt to change and upskill as necessary in a modern higher‑education environment.
• Manage a busy workload and work effectively as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work on own initiative.
• Strong IT skills with experience of Microsoft Office 365 applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, OneDrive, Teams).
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality services and adaptability to change.
• Professional services experience in a higher‑education setting is desirable.

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time posts).
• Pension scheme; chaplaincy and spiritual care.
• Library services, free on‑site parking and discounted travel scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme; employee assistance programme; occupational health and counselling services.
• Staff development opportunities.
• Full range of staff benefits detailed on the website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/.

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Nicola Chater at [e-mail] to discuss the role further.

Application form and further details are available from newman.ac.uk/jobs.

Closing date for applications: 23 January 2026.

Interviews will take place on 17 February 2026.

Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.