Senior School Administrator

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. We are ranked in the world’s top 350 HEIs in the 2021 Times Higher Education World University Rankings and in the top ten mainstream universities in the country for the proportion of UK undergraduates in employment 15 months after graduating. We have campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, London and Peterborough with around 2,500 staff and 35,000 students from 180 countries. With a focussed civic mission, we are committed to working with others through education, research and knowledge exchange to enhance the economic, cultural and social wellbeing of the communities in which we work and live.

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior School Administrator to join our Cambridge Faculty Office Administration Team, within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. You will provide administrative support and advice to the School of Psychology and Sports Science, working closely with the Head of School, academic staff, our Associate College Partners and our students. You will also provide face-to-face guidance, deal with telephone enquiries and use computer-based information systems.

With a degree, part qualified relevant professional qualification or demonstrable level of experience and continued development, you will be IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office. Experience of working in student administration within the Higher Education (HE) sector is desirable. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, organised and have a commitment to enhance the high standards of customer service within the School and the Faculty. Previous experience of servicing committee meetings is essential.

Informal enquiries can be made to Parveen Afzaal, Administration Manager (Cambridge) at [email protected]

Find out more about working with us .

We offer an extensive range of benefits including a 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.

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.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff to share this commitment.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working. 

Guidance Notes

For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.