Senior School Admin Lead – University Operations

The University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days paid holiday

One paid volunteering day a year

Pension scheme

Three day nurseries (high quality)

Job summary

The University of Birmingham is seeking a Senior Administrator for the Birmingham Law School to provide support for a broad range of administrative duties and potentially supervise other staff. The role may involve working in different areas of the department or university to flexibly use resources.

You will manage complex diary planning, inbox tasks, and contribute to wider university projects with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Senior Administrators may work in HR, Finance and School/College Hubs.
• You will manage complex diary management and meetings up to 6–12 months ahead.

Responsibilities

• Deal with complex systems and procedures; provide advice on responses to complex queries.
• Exercise judgment on queries and work direction within manager's parameters.
• Undertake complex diary management and meeting planning 6–12 months ahead.
• Proactive inbox management; make decisions on behalf of others where appropriate.
• Line manage staff if in supervisory role; otherwise coach team members.
• Maintain high-level relationships with stakeholders; disseminate information as appropriate.
• Organise events: venue, invitations, refreshments, liaising with speakers, bookings, reporting.

Job description

The University of Birmingham is seeking a Senior Administrator for the Birmingham Law School to provide support for a broad range of administrative duties and potentially supervise other staff. The role may involve working in different areas of the department or university to flexibly use resources.

You will manage complex diary planning, inbox tasks, and contribute to wider university projects with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting.