Faculty Professional Services.
Faculty Coordinator – Ref: SC5017.
Salary on appointment: £26,707 per annum, with an annual increment up to £30,378 per annum.
We are looking for an efficient and proactive administrator to provide a high‑quality service to the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. You will provide a premium level of Personal Assistant support to senior staff, in particular the Pro‑Vice Chancellor and Director of FPS Operations, and work directly with the academic management of the Faculty.
A key function of the role is to foster and maintain positive relationships within the Faculty, the University and with external organisations, businesses and professional bodies. You will often be required to handle information that is highly sensitive and confidential. You will enjoy providing an excellent service to staff, students and external partners while maintaining compliance with University policies and will support a wide range of operational areas, delivering high quality administration to the Faculty including HR and finance processes.
The role is a key stakeholder in the Faculty’s Professional Services Team and plays a leading role working with Coordinators across the FPS Team.
You will have good PA skills and the ability to provide excellent communications in all areas of your work. You will be experienced in resolving problems, using initiative, enjoy team and independent working and providing high quality work.
This full‑time post is available from mid‑August 2026 on an indefinite basis.
Benefits include:
- 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
- Family and Work‑life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on‑campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 24 July 2026
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.
Further Information
For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Amanda Dorr, Director of FPS Operations FAH and SSF via a .dorr@uea.ac.uk
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