Administrator (ICCS) (ED13046)

The University of Bath coordinates the International Study Centre (ISC) for the International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS), a globally significant research initiative funded by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). This project engages international partners, governmental organisations, and experts to investigate civic and citizenship education across numerous countries. 

As the ICCS Administrator, you will play a critical role in supporting the ISC’s operations within the Department of Education, ensuring the seamless delivery of research, management, and knowledge exchange activities for this externally funded project. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful international research that shapes education policy worldwide.  

About the role

In the role you will: 

Provide comprehensive administrative and financial support to the ISC Directors, including diary management, travel arrangements, and acting as the primary point of contact for queries from international partners and stakeholders. Oversee financial administration, including monitoring budgets, processing invoices, and ensuring compliance with university and funder policies, while contributing to reports and funding applications. Coordinate meetings, events, and communications, such as organising expert group sessions, maintaining SharePoint sites, and supporting the production of newsletters and marketing materials. Collaborate with diverse teams at the University of Bath and with external partners to facilitate project objectives, supporting potential future research funding and high-impact case studies in civic and citizenship education. 

This role is an excellent opportunity to contribute to an internationally significant research project, helping to advance knowledge and practice in civic and citizenship education worldwide. 

About you 

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive individual who can provide excellent administrative and financial support in a complex international research environment. You will be someone who enjoys working both independently and as part of a collaborative team, and who can build effective working relationships with colleagues and partners across different countries and organisations. 

You will bring: 

Strong organisational skills and proven experience of providing high-quality administrative support in a busy environment, including diary management and event co-ordination. Experience monitoring budgets and processing financial transactions, with accuracy and attention to detail. Confident use of Microsoft Office and familiarity with digital platforms such as Teams, Zoom, and online collaboration tools. The ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both in writing and verbally, with a wide range of stakeholders. Capacity to work independently, take initiative, and contribute positively to a diverse and international team. A flexible approach with the resilience to manage multiple tasks and priorities, sometimes under pressure. Fluency in languages other than English is an advantage; proficiency in Spanish and/or Italian would be particularly beneficial.  

Experience in managing large, diverse project budgets, working with international partners, and knowledge of university systems (e.g. Agresso, SAMIS, Business Objects) would also be advantageous. 

Further information

This is a part-time role, working 29.2 hours per week (0.8 fte) for a fixed-term period until June 2029.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Professor Andres Sandoval Hernandez at ash22@bath.ac.uk

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

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What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

Free counselling services through Health AssuredCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff discounts on postgraduate tuition feesStaff discount on language coursesGenerous employer contributory pension schemesGenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balanceA wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and moreFree entry to the Holburne Museum in BathLocal discounts and moreA family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforceRelocation allowance

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Closing Date: 06 Oct 2025

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £31,236 to £37,694 pro rata