Assistant Administrator

2 months ago


Plymouth, United Kingdom Plymouth University Full time

The Professional Development Unit requires a proactive and enthusiastic Assistant Administrator to provide administrative support for an extremely busy administrative team.

Under the direction of the Senior Programme Administrator and as a member of the team, you will contribute to the provision of a student focused, integrated delivery of cost effective and efficient programme administrative support service.

The tasks will include front line contact with staff and students responding to their queries covering a range of administrative activities. Working alongside programme administrators you will assist in maintaining student records and programme documentation using a variety of IT packages. The post requires a flexible attitude in an ever-changing environment with good team working and organisational skills, IT and keyboard skills, the ability to identify and seek resolutions to problems, and able to work within tight deadlines. Good communication skills are essential. Minute taking is an advantage. Experience in a student related environment is preferred.

This is a part-time position working 20 hours per week on a fixed-term basis until 6th September 2024 due to absence cover.

The post will be located in the Rolle Building situated on the University’s main campus within the city centre.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 18th December 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

The Faculty of Health holds two Silver Athena Swan Awards and the University holds a Bronze Athena Swan Award which recognises commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.



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