Administrative Assistant

The Faculty of Science & Engineering is looking to appoint a further member of our successful Faculty Executive team. We need enthusiastic administration assistants to provide a wide range of support for students and staff at key reception areas across campus. This is a fixed term contract until December 31st 2026.

What will you be doing?

You will be answering a broad spectrum of enquiries in person, by phone, email and teams from staff, students and visitors at engineering sites across campus. You will help to ensure the building is safe, welcoming and presented to a high standard, providing support to academic colleagues. You will become familiar with a wide range of University processes for courier services, room bookings, student enquiries, catering, reporting maintenance issues, allocating visitor cards. You can expect to spend only part of your day at a desk and the remaining time supporting activities around the busy buildings.

You should apply if

You enjoy an active, varied day. At times you will work independently as well as being a member of our cohesive team. This is a public facing role and experience in dealing with customer satisfaction issues is helpful. You will need to be able to prioritise in a calm and efficient manner. Excellent interpersonal skills with staff, students and visitors is our priority.

Additional information

Contract type: Fixed term from 05/05/2026 - 31/12/2026

Work pattern: 35 hours/week

Grade: D

School/Unit: Engineering Faculty Office, Faculty of Science and Engineering