Senior Administrator

Exeter Innovation

This new part time (0.7FTE) post is available immediately on a fixed term basis until 31 December 2024, there may be a possibility of extension for a further 12 months, subject to approval. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

Summary of the role

Exeter Innovation is seeking a highly motivated senior administrator to support the Cornwall-based staff in three key areas: general administration, bid development and support, and reporting requirements.

Ranked among the top 200 universities in the world, Exeter has become one of the UK’s fastest growing and fastest rising research universities. We are investing in the Directorate of Exeter Innovation to drive forward our already strong relationships with business; grow our potential for significant impact; and galvanise regional innovation. 

The main responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

• General administration support, including events, logistics and campus-based queries, as well as stakeholder relationship support;
• Bid development support, including project costings (WorkTribe) and submission, stakeholder engagement meetings, and pipeline scanning;
• Reporting support for regional funding projects and portfolios.

This post will be working in the Exeter Innovation Cornwall team. It is anticipated that work undertaken by the postholder will further the aspirations of the University in its strategic priorities for Cornwall and as an anchor institution for the region.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024).  We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today.  More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. 

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 39 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information

Please contact Kara Bogus, [email protected] .

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.