At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and analyse large datasets, producing reports and insights for decision-making.
- Company: Join a highly regarded Higher Education institution focused on operational efficiency.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, hybrid working, and exposure to high-impact projects.
- Other info: Candidates must be immediately available or nearing the end of their current contract.
- Why this job: This role offers immediate start and potential for contract extension based on performance.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in a Senior Administrator role with advanced Excel skills is essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
An established and highly regarded Higher Education institution is seeking an experienced Senior Administrator to join their team on an interim basis. This is a fast-paced, data-driven environment where administrative support plays a critical role in enabling operational efficiency and supporting key academic and professional services functions.
This is not a typical administrative role - you’ll be heavily involved in managing, analysing, and improving data processes across the department.
You will:
- Provide high-level administrative support to senior stakeholders
- Manage and manipulate large datasets using Excel
- Produce accurate reports, dashboards, and insights to support decision-making
- Use advanced Excel functions (including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables) to cleanse and analyse data
- Support process improvements and streamline administrative workflows
- Act as a key liaison across internal teams, ensuring information is accurate and up to date
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Proven experience in a Senior Administrator / Coordinator / Officer-level role
- Strong background within Higher Education, public sector or complex organisations (preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills are essential - including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data analysis
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage large volumes of data
- Confident stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to hit the ground running in a busy, deadline-driven environment
- Availability is key: You must be immediately available or coming to the end of your current contract.
What you’ll get in return:
- Competitive rate of pay
- Hybrid working
- Opportunity to work within a well-respected Higher Education institution
- Immediate start with a streamlined interview process
- Exposure to high-impact projects and data-led initiatives
- Potential for contract extension depending on workload and performance
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Full Time Senior Administrator in Glasgow employer: Hays
This well-respected Higher Education institution offers a competitive rate of pay and hybrid working options. The team is dedicated to supporting key academic and professional services functions, ensuring a dynamic work environment.
