INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
This full-time post is available 02/11/2026 till 06/11/2028.
Fixed-term contract
Location: Exeter (Hybrid)
The starting salary will be from £ 30,986 on Grade D, depending on knowledge, and experience.
The starting salary will be from £ 30,986 on Grade D, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.
This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working - some time on campus and some from home.
The role of Administrator is to deliver customer focused, efficient and effective administrative and financial support in line with Exeter Innovation’s Business Engagement Strategy and the University’s Strategy 2030. You may be asked to assist with recruitment, training and development; supporting the ISO internal audit process including office wide improvement projects; or for routine financial transactions and monitoring budgets.
About You
This role will require excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail, effective administrative and digital skills, and the ability to manage information, competing priorities and deadlines accurately and efficiently. You will need to be proactive and confident working both independently and collaboratively, using initiative to solve problems. The role will require you to coordinate meetings, events and small projects, and support the effective application and continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
Please ensure you read the Job Description for full details of this role.
Further Information
Please contact Ben Norrish, b.norrish@exeter.ac.uk
About The Division
Transform Your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future
We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit-based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.
You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Why our colleagues love working here
- Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
- Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
- Competitive pension contributions
- A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
- Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do
How We Can Help
If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at hrhelpdesk@exeter.ac.uk. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.
Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have a visa which permits the right to work in the UK. Further details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are an existing Skilled Worker visa holder, we may be able to sponsor and will review the transitional arrangements - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
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Administrator in Exeter employer: University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, and a commitment to diversity and social justice, staff can thrive while contributing to meaningful initiatives that enhance student employability. Located in Exeter, this role provides a unique chance to engage with a diverse community and make a tangible impact on the future of underrepresented students.
