Administration Assistant Pathology and Abattoir - (Fixed-Term) (MED933826X1)

About the role

This role will provide administrative support to our Pathology team and to our Abattoir Manager, with the role being based primarily in the Pathology office. You will be a main point of contact for telephone enquiries, manage invoicing and other administrative duties. You will be part of a wider operational team that supports the Veterinary School, and you will work flexibly to support the Professional Services across the School.  

About you

We’re looking for an organised and proactive administrator with strong IT skills, excellent communication, and the confidence to be a professional first point of contact for our busy Pathology and Abattoir teams. You’ll bring experience of managing your own workload to meet deadlines, a commitment to delivering high quality customer service, and the ability to build positive working relationships across a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders. You should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, with accuracy, reliability and a willingness to learn at the heart of your approach.

What we offer

•    A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
•    Generous holiday entitlement of 27 (30) days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
•    Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
•    We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
•    You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website
 
What next

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

This is a full time position. Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. This is a fixed-term post available for 12 months.

Please contact Vanessa Williamson (v.williamson@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 26 Apr 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)