At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide administrative support, manage diaries, coordinate events, and handle travel arrangements.
- Company: Join the Afe Babalola Centre for Transnational Education at King’s College London.
- Benefits: Opportunity to contribute to impactful educational projects across sub-Saharan Africa.
- Other info: This is a 6-month temporary position.
- Why this job: Be part of a meaningful initiative at a world-leading university.
- Qualifications: Previous administrative experience in higher education and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 32833 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Centre Administrator to join the Afe Babalola Centre for Transnational Education at King’s College London on a 6-month temporary basis. The Centre works to expand access to education and opportunity for underserved young people across sub-Saharan Africa through innovative international partnerships and pilot programmes. Reporting to the Programme Manager, this role will provide high-quality administrative, logistical and operational support to ensure the smooth running of the Centre’s activities. This is a varied position involving diary management, event coordination, international travel arrangements, financial administration and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day administrative and clerical support to the Centre team
- Manage diaries, coordinate meetings and prepare meeting documentation
- Take minutes and follow up on actions
- Draft and format reports, agendas, presentations and briefing papers
- Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements
- Organise meetings and events, including room bookings, catering and AV requirements
- Support financial administration including invoices, expenses and supplier liaison
- Manage shared inbox enquiries and maintain contact databases
- Build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous administrative experience within higher education or a similar professional environment
- Experience coordinating meetings, events and international travel
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Financial administration experience including invoices and expense processing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and confidence handling sensitive information
- A proactive, flexible and solution-focused approach
- Strong interpersonal and team-working skills
Desirable
- Experience working with or engaging with partners in Africa
- Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a meaningful and internationally focused initiative at a world-leading university, contributing to projects that aim to widen access to education and create lasting impact across Africa.
Centre Administrator in London employer: Keystone Recruitment
King’s College London offers a unique opportunity to work at the Afe Babalola Centre, focusing on expanding education access in Africa. The role includes benefits like contributing to significant international partnerships and projects. Located in London, the Centre aims to create lasting impact through innovative programmes.
