Administrator

About The Role
We are currently seeking an outstanding Administrator who will play a key role in supporting the Institute of Photography, an academic department that teaches Photography and Visual Communication. It is an exciting and varied role working closely with the Department Senior Administrator and involves offering administrative support to academics and students across the courses, including purchasing, Visiting Lecturer contracting, travel, accommodation bookings for staff and student study visits both in the UK and overseas. 
This role requires a customer-focused, pro-active and flexible approach, plus the ability to prioritise workload to adapt to variations in demand. You can find more details about the Institute of Photography here.
About You
The ideal candidate will have previous experience of undertaking a wide range of administrative duties, be proficient to an advanced level in utilising Microsoft Office applications and be able to demonstrate an ability to take responsibility for tasks and deliver according to deadlines.  You will possess basic project management knowledge/skills and strong organisational, problem solving and time management skills.
 
We are also looking for candidates with the following skills/experience:
 

• Previous experience of working in a customer-focused environment including the provision of advice and guidance.
• Experience booking complex travel itineraries.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, enabling effective communication with colleagues, students and external contacts.
• Proven ability to convey information in a clear and accurate manner and a desire to resolve issues.
• Flexible approach to daily duties and responsibilities 

 
For further details on the skills/experience required for this role, please see the full job description above.
 
This is a full time, 35 hours a week position across Monday-Friday.  We are able to offer this role on a hybrid basis with a mix of on-campus and at home working.
 
If you are looking to have an informal discussion about the vacancy ahead of applying, please email [email protected].
  
The closing date for this position is Sunday 28 January 2024.
About Us
For more than 120 years, Falmouth University has been a hub of creative and technological education and change. We are Cornwall’s University, a strong local and anchor institution within its defining rural and coastal community.
Our mission is to deliver exceptional higher education and research, harnessing the fusion of creativity and technology as foundations of the future economy. We use our knowledge and expertise in these disciplines to generate positive and sustainable opportunities for all.
 
In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer excellent benefits, including:
  
 - Employer Pension Contribution up to 12%.
 - 28 days + 8 days bank holiday.
 - Annual salary increments (Until top of grade reached)
 - Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay/Adoption Pay
 - Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Tusker)
 - Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
 - Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech Scheme
 - Life Assurance

Full details on our employee benefits can be found on our careers page www.falmouth.ac.uk/jobs . Alongside these benefits we offer a first class working environment across our campuses with all the facilities you would expect from a leading University.

 
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by Falmouth Staffing Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Falmouth University. Employees of Falmouth Staffing Ltd work alongside Falmouth University colleagues in the delivery of Falmouth’s strategic vision and will adopt Falmouth University’s HR policies and procedures in full.
 
Falmouth University welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.