Faculty Support Administrator

1 day ago

Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom Kingston University Full time

We are seeking a Faculty Support Administrator to provide excellent, effective and efficient administration to one of the Schools and Departments within the Faculty of Engineering, Computing, and the Environment. The postholder will be responsible for providing proactive diary management support to one of the Heads of School and delivering effective administrative assistance to the academic and senior leadership team. Previous experience of diary management is essential as well as good working knowledge of administrative procedures.

You will provide electronic diary management for the Head of School, deal with associated arrangements, setting up, scheduling and prioritising appointments, meetings, and visits accordingly. You will also provide highly effective customer support to staff in the faculty, whilst coordinating a variety of functions and be able to work flexibly as part of the operations support team.

A key member of the Faculty Office you will contribute to the overall smooth running of the faculty by providing exceptional administrative support. The role will provide a highly efficient and effective administrative and support service to the faculty leadership team, Heads of School, and covering for absent team members when required.

**The Person**:
We are looking for a professional, self-motivated, and excellent team player. You will be working in an inclusive environment alongside a small team that supports one another through the day to day running of the faculty office.

You will have excellent communications skills, attention to detail, and a confident and proactive approach to your work. The ability to build good working relationships across the faculty and university is essential, and listening effectively and responding sensitively to others is important.

**The Faculty**:
The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment was formed in 2022. Its schools bring together interdisciplinary research, improving the scope of the student experience and encouraging partnerships between academia and commerce.

The faculty spans a wide range of disciplines including construction and surveying, aerospace and mechanical engineering, geography, and the environment.

**Further information**:
This is a full time, fixed term position for 12 months with a starting salary of £29,478 per annum.

Interviews are expected to be held the week commencing 17 November 2025.

For informal enquiries, please contact Lesley Stigling, Faculty Operations Manager.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

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