Senior Administrative Officer

University of South Hampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Senior Administrator to join the Exams & Awards Team at a leading university. You will oversee staff and coordinate processes to ensure efficient services to students and stakeholders. Strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to adapt are key. Join us in our commitment to inclusive excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management is beneficial.
• Ability to adapt to change and work independently.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and manage projects.
• Coordinate events and perform data analysis.
• Act as Awards Lead and Invigilation Supervisor.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Event management

Customer service

Job description

This post presents an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Senior Administrator to join our busy and varied team. The role will support all functional areas of the Exams & Awards Team. You will be responsible for supervising staff, facilitating processes and procedures, and working with level 3 colleagues and the Team Leader to ensure efficient and effective services to students, stakeholders, and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Act as Awards Lead and Invigilation Supervisor.
2. Supervise staff and manage projects, with experience in supervision or project management being beneficial.
3. Coordinate events, demonstrating strong organisational skills.
4. Perform data analysis and utilize Excel skills confidently.
5. Provide excellent customer service.
6. Adapt quickly to change, plan and prioritise work activities, and use initiative and judgment to resolve problems.
7. Commit to delivering high-quality services with attention to detail.
8. Engage in a variety of activities beyond desk work, including data analysis and project liaison.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent team player with effective partnership working.
• Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in event management is desirable.
• Ability to adapt to change and work independently.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Additional Information:

This role requires some work to be completed in the office/on campus due to workload and task requirements.

If you wish to discuss this position, please contact Rebbecca Elms at [e-mail].

Interview Details:

Interview Day: Wednesday, 6 August 2025

This is a half-day recruitment event including a group activity, competency test, and interview.

Equal Opportunities:

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applicants supporting our mission of inclusivity.

Visa Sponsorship:

This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. For alternative UK visa options, visit gov.uk.

Application Process:

Apply by 11:59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance, contact Recruitment at [phone] or [e-mail], quoting the job number.