Temporary Administrator

GEM Partnership; Durham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham University is seeking a temporary administrator to join the Van Mildert College team for a fixed period of 4 weeks. The role is fully onsite and offers broad confidential administrative support to the College Office and College Officers.

You will engage with students and external stakeholders, handle information, organise meetings and events, and contribute to efficient service delivery while upholding fair recruitment principles.

Responsibilities

• Responding to stakeholder queries, providing advice and problem solving to meet requirements
• Plan and monitor work activities and information to ensure objectives are met
• Work with team members to ensure an appropriate service is provided, suggesting and making improvements as appropriate
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver an effective service
• Update data and produce reports, carrying out research and analysis as required
• Organise meetings and events, disseminating necessary information.

Job description

Durham University is looking to appoint a temporary administrator to their team at Van Mildert College for a period of 4 weeks.

The postholder will join the College Office team, working directly with the College Master, including providing confidential administrative support, as well as with the two other College Officers and other staff. They will engage with students and other members of the College as well as external stakeholders, providing efficient administrative support for a broad range of College activities.

Typical Duties for this fully onsite role will include:

• Responding to stakeholder queries, providing advice and problem solving to meet requirements
• Plan and monitor work activities and information to ensure objectives are met
• Work with team members to ensure an appropriate service is provided, suggesting and making improvements as appropriate
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver an effective service
• Update data and produce reports, carrying out research and analysis as required
• Organise meetings and events, disseminating necessary information.

We are committed to fair, consistent, and inclusive recruitment practices, and all applications are reviewed in line with relevant employment legislation and our equal opportunities principles.