Executive Support Administrator

Overview Full Time and Permanent Role
Candidates who have already applied for the same role in the December 2025–January 2026 batch do not need to reapply.
Due to the complexity of the Skilled Worker Visa route and eligibility criteria, applicants requiring sponsorship are recommended to check their eligibility on the Home Office website. We cannot provide advice to candidates at the application stage and will only discuss visa routes with candidates who are invited to interview.
Closing date: 23:59 on 22 February 2026
Interviews will be held: 13 March 2026
We are looking for an outstanding individual to provide high quality, professional administrative support to the School of Biological Sciences.
The role is focused on administrative and support tasks with a key focus on providing financial support. The role holder will work within a small, friendly and busy team of Executive Support staff in the School. The role is office-based in the Health and Life Sciences Building on the Whiteknights Campus.
Responsibilities Experience of working in a busy office environment within an administrative support role.
A good understanding/experience of financial systems preferably in a UK Higher Education environment or equivalent.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to provide a high standard of customer service.
Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and meet set deadlines.
Excellent IT skills with a range of IT packages and systems (incl. Microsoft Office and Teams).
Contact details Contact Name: Christine Brickley
Contact Job Title: Executive Administration Officer
Contact Email address:
Alternative Contact Name: Susan Lock
Alternative Contact Job Title: Executive Administration Officer
Alternative Contact Email address:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
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