At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide administrative support to the Legal & Insurance team and manage office operations.
- Company: Cranfield University, a leading postgraduate institution with a focus on technology and management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and a supportive community.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful projects in a prestigious university setting.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and experience in administrative roles.
The predicted salary is between 29950 - 35019 £ per year.
Organisation: Cranfield University
Faculty or Department: Finance
Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Hours of work: 37 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £29,950 to £35,019, with potential progression up to £40,984 per annum
Apply by: 22/11/2026
Role Description
As Legal & Insurance Office Administrator, you will provide comprehensive administrative and organisational support to the Director of Legal & Insurance and the wider Legal & Insurance Office. You will coordinate contract administration, maintain accurate records and systems, support the signing and completion of agreements, and provide administrative support for research and other office activities. You will also help manage the day-to-day running of the office, including meetings, correspondence, records and general office organisation, helping the team work efficiently and effectively.
About You
You will have experience of providing effective administrative or office support, with excellent organisational skills and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. You will be confident managing records, coordinating information and deadlines, responding to queries and working with a range of colleagues and stakeholders. You will have good IT skills, including experience of Microsoft Office, and be comfortable learning and using new systems. Experience of working in a university, legal, research, contracts or professional services environment would be an advantage. You will be discreet and able to handle confidential information appropriately, with a proactive and helpful approach supporting a busy team.
About Us
As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield's world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally.
Our Values and Commitments
Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families.
Working Arrangements
Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.
How to apply
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Victoria Scott, Director of Legal & Insurance. Please quote reference number 5421. Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 22 November 2026. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Legal and Insurance Administrator employer: Cranfield University
Cranfield University is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant research environment that fosters innovation and collaboration in the field of sustainable energy. With a commitment to employee development, you will have access to cutting-edge resources and mentorship opportunities within the Hydrogen Integration Incubator, making it an ideal place for aspiring researchers to thrive and contribute to meaningful advancements in carbon-free technology.
