Faculty Administrator

Agile working (blend of home and office based would be considered)

The Opportunity

The Faculty administrator role represents an exciting opportunity for an individual to be part of a fast-moving faculty support team.

The post holder will have a flexible approach to supporting the needs of the Executive PA team on key tasks which include confidential and comprehensive executive service to the Faculty and Schools. Managing diaries and arranging meetings; taking minutes and dealing with general administrative processes. The successful candidate will also prepare and update key business documentation, including presentations and other materials, collate, record, store and archive data, analysing this when needed.

You should have a minimum of 4 GCSE's (or equivalent qualification) at grade C or above including Maths and English or equivalent relevant experience, excellent IT skills, including proficiency in the use of MS Office, alongside excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to act on own initiative.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade 5 (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site 'outstanding' nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit:

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Alison Jackson, Applications to this address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: Sunday 5th May 2024

Interviews will be held on: Monday 20th May 2024

Post reference: KU

£23,144 to £25,138 per annum, Grade 4