Senior Faculty Administrator

University of Portsmouth; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & incremental pay

Generous pension scheme

32–35 days leave + holidays

Flexible working policies

Staff discounts & loyalty schemes

Staff car parking & travel discounts

Training & development opportunities

Staff wellbeing programmes

Recreation facilities on campus

Discounted learning

Entrepreneurs in Residence mentoring

Job summary

The University of Portsmouth is seeking a Senior Faculty Administrator to provide high-quality administrative support across the Faculty and coordinate essential operational activities. The role is a senior member of the admin team and may involve line management of other Faculty Administrators.

Hybrid working is available; interviews are anticipated on 26 November 2026. Salary ranges from £32,722 to £35,302 per annum for a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support across the Faculty.
• Coordinate and deliver key Faculty operational activities, including workforce and resourcing processes.
• Line manage and support Faculty Administrators.

Job description

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Job profile for Senior Faculty Administrator

Senior Faculty Administrator

Portsmouth 13/11/2026 Senior Faculty Administrator

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £32,722 - £35,302 per annum

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full-Time

Job category/type Permanent - Full-Time

Job reference REC00005586

Attachments REC00005586 - Senior Faculty Administrator - Job Description.pdf

Job description

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role: To provide high‑quality, efficient and effective administrative support across the Faculty, while taking responsibility for the coordination and delivery of key Faculty operational activities. The role is capable of undertaking the full range of Faculty Administrator responsibilities and operates as a senior member of the administrative team. The post holder will take responsibility for defined areas of Faculty activity, including workforce and resourcing processes, Faculty operations and estates coordination, and the planning and delivery of Faculty events. The post holder will also provide line management and support to Faculty Administrators.

Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role.

The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 26 November 2026.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Amy Milton at [e-mail]

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
• The perks don’t stop there

Salary Information: New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.

UKVI Statement: Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement: We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect. Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.

Senior Faculty Administrator

University House, Winston Churchill Ave, Portsmouth PO1 2UP