Posted 14 days ago
Schools Operations Administrator (fixed Term)
NewtonHybrid£30k–£30k
AI Summary
Oversees administrative and management support for designated Schools, ensuring effective and efficient services compliant with University policies.
About this role
The Schools Operations Administrator is responsible for overseeing the delivery of high quality provision of professional administrative and management support for their designated Schools.
(This is a Full Time Fixed Term Contract Until January 2028)
(This is a Full Time Fixed Term Contract Until January 2028)
Key Responsibilities
The postholder reports directly to the Schools Operations Manager, but works closely with Subject/Programme Leaders on a daily basis on all aspects of managing their programmes. In order to fulfill these functions, the postholder is required to establish, develop and maintain strong working relationships with academics and professional services staff.
The Schools Operations Administrator plays a pivotal role within the Schools Operations team, working alongside the Schools Operations Manager to ensure services are effective and efficient and compliant with University policies and regulations.
The Schools Operations Administrator plays a pivotal role within the Schools Operations team, working alongside the Schools Operations Manager to ensure services are effective and efficient and compliant with University policies and regulations.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Educated to NVQ Level 4 or equivalent
- Proven experience in an office environment
- Proven experience of providing professional support to senior staff
- Proven experience of establishing and maintaining effective systems and procedures
- Proven experience of managing a cohesive and effective team
- Experience of managing digital databases and online media
- A working knowledge of administration within the HE sector
For a full list of criteria please see the attached job description.
Benefits
Salary Grade 5 - £30,180 per annum
This is a Full Time Fixed Term Contract until January 2028 covering Maternity Leave
Special conditions:
This is a Full Time Fixed Term Contract until January 2028 covering Maternity Leave
Special conditions:
- Please note that, from time to time, some evening and weekend working may be required for this role. The arrangement of working hours will be agreed in advance with the line manager.
- Inter-site working may be required from time to time.
- The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. It may be the department’s practice to periodically review job descriptions and to update them to ensure that they accurately reflect the job required to be performed.
Due to the nature of this post regretfully we cannot accept applications that do not have the Right to Work/Live in the UK therefore your application will be rejected.
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
- Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app
For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Skills
Database ManagementDigital MediaHE Sector AdministrationNVQ Level 4Office AdministrationSystems And ProceduresTeam Management
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