Discipline Support Administrative Assistant

Grade: UE04 – £26,093 – £28,778 per annum

College: College of Science & Engineering / School of Engineering

Employment: Full‑time: 35 hours per week

Contract: Fixed‑term – until July 2027

The School of Engineering is seeking a highly‑organised appointee to take responsibility for the administration of one section of its undergraduate teaching programme. The post holder will work as part of a busy and vibrant teaching organisation within the School, requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to plan their own workload, and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Applicants must possess strong IT skills, including experience of Microsoft Word and Excel, plus relevant work experience, ideally in an education‑related environment.

• Take responsibility for the administration of one section of the undergraduate teaching programme.
• Plan own workload and consider the workloads of others.
• Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in written and figure work.

• Experience using IT systems, software and databases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong customer‑focused attitude.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan own workload.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

This position offers an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in university professional services, within a department that values training and staff development.