Senior Administrator (Operations) (Internal only) (ARTS280725)

This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only.

We are looking to appoint an excellent communicator, problem solver and organiser to support all areas of our operations administration. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly and inclusive team who are committed to the smooth and efficient running of our school.â¯â¯  

Your role will be varied and involves providing administrative support under the broad headings of finance, operations and human resources to ensure the continued success of activities and projects undertaken by our staff and students.â¯â¯â¯â¯  

You will work collaboratively with the other administrative members of our School Management and Research Office, overseeing the work of an administrative colleague. You will also provide cover for the wider team activities including dealing with customer enquiries and working with senior managers in our School.â¯â¯â¯ 

You will be a flexible and supportive team player who can work to tight deadlines and prioritise conflicting tasks. You will have experience in establishing new administrative systems and procedures alongside managing resources. Attention to detail and excellent communication skills are key. You will be organised and can work under your own initiative and judgement.   

What we can offer you:⯠ 

A friendly, inclusive and supportive environment.â¯â¯â¯â¯ Hybrid working⯠Flexibility in working hours alongside our operational requirements.â¯â¯â¯ Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (pro-rata for part-time working) plus standard bank holidays and five University closure days.⯠A benefits package including contributory pension scheme and the opportunity to take advantage of salary sacrifice options enabling you to save money on childcare, shopping, and other services.⯠Opportunities for staff development through the provision of training, continued support and options for career progression.⯠ 

This is a full-time post (36.25 hours per week) based in the School of English, Trent Building, University Park campus, however we would be prepared to consider applications from candidates who are available for a minimum of 29 hours per week.  

We welcome applications from candidates whose background, experience and identity broadens and enhances the diversity of our existing team. Our administrative team recognises that what helps us succeed is the different ideas and experiences of colleagues across our School, who come from a mix of cultures and backgrounds. We warmly welcome applications from under-represented groups, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, socio-economic background and any temporary impairment or other irrelevant distinction. Learn more about the University’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.  

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from current registered students within the School of English because of the potential access to sensitive and confidential information.⯠

If you have any informal enquiries about this post, our Assistant Operations Manager, Rebecca Peck, will be happy to discuss these with you.  Please email  rebecca.peck@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.â¯â¯â¯â¯â¯

Selection Process
Shortlisting is anonymous based on criteria-based questions. Each member of the shortlisting panel will give a mark for each of your individual answers to create an aggregate score. Your answers will be scored against the essential criteria listed in the person specification. Accordingly, we encourage you to think about how your answers can be tailored to meet these criteria. Our commitment to anonymous shortlisting means that we are not asking you to submit your CV. Therefore, we encourage you to take your time writing your answers, ensuring you use clear language, maintain an accessible style, and provide tangible examples to support your answers without compromising your anonymity.  

Further information about our School and working here. â¯â¯â¯ â¯

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Closing Date: 19 Jan 2026
Category: Internal Only