Subject Administrator

Nottingham Trent University; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexibility

Annual leave 25-30 days

Retirement savings plan

Health & wellbeing

Professional development

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Nottingham Trent University is hiring two Subject Administrators in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment at the City Site. The roles are full-time permanent with a hybrid mix of campus and remote home working.

You will provide frontline administrative support for courses, handling student records, inductions, assessments and quality assurance processes. Successful candidates will prioritise workload, work well under pressure and support Boards of Examiners.

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience in a busy environment.
• Experience dealing with students, staff and stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise workload in changing situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline administrative support for course administration.
• Manage student records and inductions; support assessments and QA processes.
• Assist Boards of Examiners and related processes.

Skills

Administrative experience

Customer service

Student administration

Record management

Job description

Build a Rewarding Career.

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Subject Administrator

Salary £28,063-£30,185 per annum

Full time/permanent - 2 positions

About the Role

We have two opportunities to join the administration team as full-time permanent Subject Administrators in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment based at the City Site. Both roles will be a mix of on campus and remote home working. You will be providing frontline comprehensive administrative support, dealing with students, staff, and associated internal/external stakeholders. A commitment to providing an exceptional level of customer service and support is paramount.

As a Subject Administrator, you will be involved in all aspects of course administration, including student induction, management of student records, student assessments, quality assurance processes, and Boards of Examiners. An ability to prioritise your workload and to be effective in changing situations is essential. We are seeking proactive individuals with relevant previous experience of working in a busy administrative environment.

Please submit a supporting document of no more than 1000 words to demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the Subject Administrator role. For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

The job description details the responsibilities of the role, and the person specification identifies the skills, knowledge, experience and competencies we are seeking. Please use these documents to assess your suitability, and refer to them when completing your supporting document.

Submission of a CV alone will not be accepted.

Interview Date: Week commencing 5th October 2026

About Us

We are the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment (ADBE) at Nottingham Trent University. We make, create, design and build. We’re planners and problem solvers. We draw lines, and we break boundaries. We are 3,000 students, five departments and one school.

In the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment, we stand half way between science and philosophy; and between tradition and disruption. We embrace theoretical rigour and insist on providing hands‑on experience for all our students. We celebrate design heritage, and we invite innovation.

We’re a nationally renowned stage for talent in making and design. We investigate the physicality of tools and tech, glass and grass, and bricks and mortar. We also explore the abstract excitement of ideas and creative philosophies.

For any informal queries about the role or the ADBE team, please contact Samantha Jones, School Administration Manager at [e-mail]

Join Us

• Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
• Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
• 25 - 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• We are committed to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across all areas of our work. We actively promote a culture of respect and belonging and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.