Senior Business Support Assistant - CG1134

University of St Andrews; St Andrews; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Staff discount scheme

Free staff parking

Carshare and Cycle to Work schemes

LinkedIn Learning access

Library facilities access

Salary sacrifice scheme

30 Days Annual Leave + 5 Holidays

Job summary

University Libraries and Museums at University of St Andrews is seeking a friendly, organised team player to join the Business Support team on a 0.6 FTE basis (21.75 hours per week). The role provides professional support across the Unit, focusing on procurement and finance and developing knowledge of purchase to pay processes.

The successful candidate will be highly IT literate with strong customer service and communication skills, able to liaise effectively with colleagues and external

Qualifications

• Administrative and finance administration experience required.
• Strong customer service, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive approach to improving operational processes using digital tools and automation.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive support across the Unit with a focus on procurement and finance.
• Assist with purchase-to-pay processes and related admin tasks.

Skills

Administrative experience

Finance experience

Procurement knowledge

IT literate

Job description

University Libraries and Museums are looking to appoint a friendly, organised and customer-focused team player with proven administrative and finance experience to join the Business Support team.

This part-time role (0.6 FTE - 21.75 hours per week) provides responsive and professional support across the Unit, with a particular focus on procurement and finance, including developing a strong working knowledge of the purchase to pay process.

The successful candidate will be highly IT literate, with strong customer service, interpersonal and communication skills, and a flexible, positive approach. They will be confident liaising tactfully with colleagues across the Unit, the wider University and external contacts, and able to respond effectively to unforeseen issues. A proactive approach to improving operational processes through digital tools and automation is important. Knowledge and recent experience of university procurement, finance systems and administration would be advantageous.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Kaye Wemyss at [e-mail].

St Andrews offers more than just a place to work-it is a place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion, and wellbeing, and we are committed to creating a workplace where staff can thrive and perform at their best.

In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews. The package for the Senior Business Support Assistant role includes:

• Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
• Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• 30 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on [e-mail].

Closing Date: 30 September 2026 Interview Date: 20 October 2026

Libraries and Museums

Salary: Grade 3 £25,353 - £26,707 per annum, pro rata

Start Date: As soon as possible

Duration of post: Standard, Part-Time 21.75 hours per week