Administrator X2

An exciting opportunity to broaden your horizons and learn skills in a successful environment.

The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences is seeking two successful applicants for the role of Administrator to join the Faculty Operating Service. One role will be based in the School of Electronics and Computer Science and the other in the School of Physics and Astronomy, and both will make an important contribution supporting our academic community. The successful applicants will be motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive team players who are culturally sensitive and able to work effectively in a flexible and responsive environment.

As a member of our busy administrative team, you will deliver a professional and efficient service including operational assistance and administrative support to the academic community, event organisation, financial administration, organising and minuting meetings, and ordering resources.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have the ability to build effective and credible working relationships and liaise confidently with your stakeholders.
• Be adaptable, flexible, proactive and a team player with strong interpersonal skills and a positive and enthusiastic approach.
• Have excellent time management and organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload effectively to meet business requirements.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as up-to-date MS Office skills.

This role may suit either a motivated professional with relevant work experience looking for career development or a recent graduate with some experience looking for an opportunity to explore career opportunities within a higher education environment.

As a University we aim to create a sustainable and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive and we welcome applications from candidates who are committed to supporting this objective. The University holds an Athena SWAN silver award.

We are committed to sustainability and, being a globally responsible organisation, the University has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.

The University offers a generous holiday allowance and additional University closure days, with pension scheme membership, subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts. Our excellent family leave arrangements include maternity, paternity, adoption and parental.

For further information about the position, please contact Dorota Sikorska, D.A.Sikorska-Kaczanowska@soton.ac.uk

Further details:

• Job Description and Person Specification