At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Faculty Administration team in enhancing student experiences and managing creative projects.
- Company: Join Falmouth University, a vibrant hub for creativity and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, and excellent pension contributions.
- Other info: Flexible working options and opportunities for professional growth await you.
- Why this job: Be at the heart of a creative faculty and make a real difference.
- Qualifications: Strong admin skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a collaborative spirit.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
An opportunity for an enthusiastic Senior Administrator to join our small and supportive team for a fixed term from September 2026 to the end of June 2027. This post is within Falmouth University’s Faculty of Creative Arts & Communication (encompassing Falmouth School of Art, the Institute of Photography and the School of Communication). The Faculty Administration team is instrumental in contributing to Falmouth’s excellent student experience; contracting Visiting Lecturers from across the creative industries to work with our students, arranging local, regional or international study trips, purchasing materials for student shows, exhibitions and events, taking part in Student Staff Liaison Group meetings, supporting academic staff to progress their research projects - we’re at the heart of the faculty. Our team provides administrative support, advice and guidance to academics across the faculty. This post will primarily support courses within Falmouth School of Art and involve working closely with another Senior Administrator who shares the week for that department. It may require providing cover for other Senior Administrators in our team who primarily support the faculty’s other two departments.
Falmouth University is an inspiring, creative and supportive place to work. This fixed term position offers the right candidate the opportunity to build on existing skills and gain experience of some of our systems, platforms and processes over the course of a full undergraduate year cycle.
About You
You will have a proactive, flexible and solution-focused approach, with a proven ability to provide support in a busy environment. The ability to work collaboratively as part of the Faculty Administration Team is essential, and having worked administratively in higher or further education would be beneficial to the role. We are looking for candidates with the following skills/experience:
- Proficiency to a high level in Microsoft Office applications, including using Teams and SharePoint for file and document management and Outlook for meeting scheduling and email.
- Confidence in mastering a range of systems, platforms and processes and in taking opportunities to inform continuous improvement of some of these.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, enabling effective communication with colleagues and external contacts, with proven ability to convey information in a clear and accurate manner and a desire to resolve issues.
- Confidence to work unsupervised, forward planning and managing your workload and prioritising appropriately to meet multiple deadlines.
This is a fixed term maternity cover from September 2026 to June 2027, part-time position working 28 hours per week with a working pattern of 9am-5pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The post is based at our Falmouth Campus, with the possibility of a hybrid working style for part of the week.
Contact recruitment@falmouth.ac.uk with any questions about the vacancy or to request an informal discussion before applying. The closing date for this position is Wednesday 8 July 2026. Interviews will take place at the Falmouth Campus on Tuesday 28 July, with a preferred start date of Wednesday 2 September 2026.
About Us
In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer excellent benefits, including:
- Employer Pension Contribution up to 12%.
- 28 days + 8 days bank holiday.
- Annual salary increments (Until top of grade reached)
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay/Adoption Pay
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Tusker)
- Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech Scheme
- Life Assurance
Full details on our employee benefits can be found on our careers page www.falmouth.ac.uk/jobs. A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by Falmouth Staffing Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Falmouth University. Employees of Falmouth Staffing Ltd work alongside Falmouth University colleagues in the delivery of Falmouth’s strategic vision and will adopt Falmouth University’s HR policies and procedures in full. Falmouth University welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.
Senior Administrator: Falmouth School of Art in Cornwall employer: FALMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Falmouth University offers a vibrant and supportive work environment, particularly within the Faculty of Creative Arts & Communication, where the Senior Administrator role plays a crucial part in enhancing the student experience. Employees benefit from generous leave entitlements, a robust pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth, all while being part of a collaborative team that values creativity and inclusivity. The Falmouth campus provides a unique setting that fosters innovation and community engagement, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
