The School of Chemistry areseeking to appoint a skilled and highly motivated part time (0.83FTE – 30 hours)School Administrator to provide day-to-day support to the academic staff andstudent population of the School. The role will support across all areas of theSchool in both the General Office and the Teaching Office.
Reporting to the SchoolCoordinator, the post holder will be expected to be supportive of change and toadopt a flexible and cooperative approach to continuous improvement ofoperational process and monitoring.
The successful candidatewill have exceptional organisational, administrative and communication skills,alongside strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working.They will be a self-starter who is able to plan, organise and prioritise theirworkload effectively in a busy and fast-paced environment. A flexible,cooperative and solution-focussed approach will be essential to the role.
Furtherinformation and informal enquiries may be directed to Iona Hutchison, School Coordinator(ilh@st-andrews.ac.uk )
St Andrews offers more than just a placeto work—it is a place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion,and wellbeing, and we are committed to creatinga workplacewhere staff can thrive and perform at their best.
In addition to the salary on offer forthis position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at theUniversity of St Andrews. The package for the SchoolAdministrator role includes:
- Financialcontribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
- Membershipof the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- Ahybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate anda range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance
- Staffdiscount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Freestaff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised localbus travel
- Subsidisedsports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, accessto training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, accessto library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
At StAndrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and forma core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair,inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in nationaldiversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and theRace Equality Charter.
We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian,minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabledpeople who are currently underrepresented in professional posts at the University.
The successful candidate will have to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and where required,obtain the right to work in the UK without relying on Universitysponsorship. Information on other visa optionsis available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HRImmigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Closing Date: 13 November 2026Interview Date: W/C 23 November 2026
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The University of St Andrews is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that prioritises collegiality and wellbeing. With a strong commitment to employee growth, staff benefit from generous pension contributions, hybrid working options, and extensive professional development opportunities, all while contributing to impactful research in global health and infection biology. Located in the historic town of St Andrews, employees enjoy a supportive community and a range of benefits designed to enhance work-life balance and personal fulfilment.
