Senior School Administrator

Esrc IAA University of Surrey; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Surrey is looking for a Senior School Administrator to join their Engineering Administration Team. The role involves operational management, supporting staff and students, and requires a proactive approach to administration. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and various family-friendly benefits in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Generous pension

Flexible working options

Access to leisure facilities

Family-friendly benefits, including on-site nursery

Qualifications

• Experience in administration within a higher education setting.
• Ability to interact confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the operational management of the School of Engineering.
• Assist academic and professional services staff.
• Engage with postgraduate research students on administrative matters.

Skills

Proactive administration

Judgment

Initiative

Professional communication

Job description

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Senior School Administrator

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.

The role
We are seeking a Senior School Administrator to join the School of Engineering Administration Team. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our small and friendly team, dealing with an interesting and varied workload. The Administration Team is responsible for the operational management of the School, supporting academic and research staff as well as professional services staff and postgraduate research students.

About you
The successful candidate will be a proactive and confident administrator, with the ability to exercise their own judgement and initiative when required, while operating at all times within University and Faculty policies and procedures. The role involves interaction with colleagues at all levels of seniority within the School and across the Faculty, University, and with external stakeholders, so a professional and collegiate approach is essential. Full details of the role and person specification are given in the attached job description.

In addition to a competitive salary you will receive 25 days annual leave, with additional days for Bank Holidays and University closure days. We offer a generous pension, flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working (dependent on work duties),access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

At the University of Surrey, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equitable opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities. We are proud to hold the Race Equality Charter, Athena Swan Charter, Disability Confident, Accessible and UK Workplace Equality Index.

How to apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter with your application.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Noelle Hartley, via e-mail at [e-mail] .

Interviews will be held on Thursday the 7th of August