Senior Administrator (Enterprise) in Eastleigh

The Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences is seeking a Senior Administrator (Enterprise) to join the Faculty Operating Service. Based in the world renowned Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), you will make an important contribution ensuring the provision of comprehensive, effective and efficient operational support service to the ORC, with a focus on communications and events. Successful applicants will be experienced, motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive team players who are culturally sensitive and are able to work effectively in a flexible and collaborative environment.

Ranked in the global top 100 and a founding member of the Russell Group, the University of Southampton is a world‑leading, research‑intensive University. The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences is at the forefront of research across all its disciplines, has an active knowledge exchange and enterprise ecosystem and a mission to provide exceptional education that prepares the next generation of engineers and scientists to tackle global challenges through collaboration with industry and research institutions.

Founded in 1989, the Optoelectronics Research Centre is the largest academic photonics research centre in the UK and one of the world’s leading photonics centres. Home to more than 120 academic and research staff, plus over 100 postgraduate students and more than 55 technical staff, the ORC is led by renowned experts in the field of photonics science and technology.

• Passionate about supporting cutting‑edge research and innovation in an internationally recognised leader in photonics and optoelectronics.
• Enthusiastic about helping to capture and amplify key messages about the ORC, its world‑changing research and impact and communicating the benefits of future technologies.
• Proficient at delivering internal and external events including visits from high‑profile external guests. This will mean booking venues, catering, publicity (where required), arranging printed materials etc within a defined budget, as well as assessing success factors and forward‑planning.
• Experienced at managing digital activities (web and social), developing collateral and promotional material to support reputation building, and supporting internal communications activities.
• Connecting with audiences and building our reputation locally, nationally and internationally.

• Experience in event coordination and stakeholder communication.
• Strong organisational and budgeting skills.
• Digital communication and social media management knowledge.
• Proactive team player with cultural sensitivity and ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.

As a university we aim to create a sustainable and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. The University holds an Athena SWAN silver award, is committed to sustainability, and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.

The University offers a generous holiday allowance, additional University closure days, excellent family leave provisions, pension scheme membership, subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts.

This role is offered on a full‑time, permanent basis and is based at Highfield campus. It does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0) or quoting the job number. For further information about the position, please email Bav Dhanda, PR & Communications Manager (ORC).