Faculty Administrator

Job Type

Full Time Fixed Term

Salary

£23,144 - 24,533 per annum

Location

Waterside Campus

About the job

Fixed term: 12 months

Interview date: 16 April 2024

The purpose of the post is to provide high level secretarial, administrative and operational support to the Faculty Executive Team and Subject Leaders. The post holder will be required to maintain excellent levels of customer service to support the business of the Faculty. As well as the ability to build and maintain relationships to be able to liaise confidently with other members of the Faculty Executive Team or their representatives on behalf of the Dean. The post holder will also be asked to collate, record and store up to date information in relevant formats; confidentially and with a great level of accuracy, in line with University guidelines.

This is a full time, fixed term post within the Faculty but part time hours would be considered.

We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another.  With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.

We are an accredited Living Wage Foundation Employer and currently pay the real living wage. In recognition of this, the starting salary for this post has been increased to pay the higher amount which currently supersedes the actual Grade 4 starting salary before living wage which is £22,681 per annum.

About you

The post holder will have excellent organisational skills and have experience of arranging events as well as having extensive secretarial and administrative experience including supporting committees and meetings. The postholder will have excellent team working and problem solving skills.

The post holder will have excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills. The post holder will be organised and detail oriented; completing tasks to a high standard and level of professionalism.

The post requires expertise in Microsoft Office programmes, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

Essential;

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) passes to include English and Mathematics

Desirable;

• A levels or equivalent
• Hold a relevant professional level qualification in either: administration, finance, HR or marketing

Faculty

The Faculty of Health, Education and Society is the within the University. The Faculty consists of six Subject Areas, Childhood, Youth and Families, Education, Health Professions, Nursing, Psychology and Sociology and Social, Therapies and Communities.

You will be working within the Faculty Administration Team, supporting the delivery of programmes across a number of our Subject Areas. 

About Us

Come to the University of Northampton and you will see that we do things a bit differently.

We are one of the youngest universities in the UK but we are already leading the way in adding value to society, which we call social impact. We have won multiple awards for our work in this area, among others, but what matters the most to us is ensuring that our students and graduates have the opportunity to make their mark on the world too. That’s why we were the first university in the UK to be named as a Changemaker Campus in 2012.

We want to break the mould of what Higher Education can be. This has led us to build a whole new University from the ground up that is designed to reflect the way that students actually learn rather than the way they are expected to learn. Waterside Campus opened in September 2018.

Our commitment to transforming lives and inspiring change is at the heart of all that we do.

Right to Work

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview. Due to the requirements laid out by UK Visas and Immigration regarding Right to Work in the UK, the University can only accept applications from individuals who currently have a status allowing them to work in the UK for this position.

Due to this criteria we regret that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. 

Equality

We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.

This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities.

Together @ UON confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity.

Together @ UON demonstrates our pledge to our staff, students and partners to nurture and develop an environment where equality and inclusion can thrive whilst we Transform Lives and Inspire Change

To find out more, please visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/management/equality-and-diversity/