Language Centre Administrator

**About ARU**:
ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

**About the Role**:
The role involves supporting the administration of the ELPT and India testing, including face-to-face invigilation and test security, as well as assisting with the delivery of induction, orientation programmes, and progression procedures for students while liaising with university services and colleagues. Additionally, the responsibilities include administering Associate Lecturer contracts, ensuring compliance with Right to Work documentation, and processing pay claims in a timely manner.

The administrator will also be involved in monitoring Pre-sessional and In-sessional provision, recording student attendance, following up on absences, and maintaining databases and related records. Another key aspect of the job is providing support for activities, events, and meetings at the Language Centre. This includes collating and circulating relevant information and documentation, booking venues, arranging hospitality, coordinating diaries, and organising social activities for students over the summer.

The role also requires undertaking staff development and training as needed, complying with the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR requirements, and maintaining the confidentiality and security of information. Furthermore, the administrator must adhere to safeguarding responsibilities as detailed in the policy and procedure and perform other duties as required, commensurate with the grade.

If you are organised, proactive, and committed to supporting a vibrant academic environment, we encourage you to apply.

Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.

We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

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We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

In accordance with the UK Government’s immigration points-based system, this post does not meet the characteristics of a skilled job including salary criteria to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route.

**_ Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working._**

**Guidance Notes**:
Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.

Job Category

Administrative

Vacancy Type

Fixed term contract

Fixed Term Duration

12 months

Employment Type

Part time

Salary From

£26,338 p.a pro rata

Salary To

£29,959 p.a pro rata

Location

Cambridge

Faculty/Prof Service

Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education & Social Sciences

Ref No

3371

Closing Date

21/03/2025