Job Description

The University of St Andrews is seeking to appoint a highly organised, skilled, and proactive Administrator to join our dynamic and evolving Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs Unit.


Our team is responsible for sharing the stories of St Andrews, showcasing the University's impact, enhancing its global reputation, attracting exceptional staff, and inspiring students from around the world. We also work to build strong connections with our local community and wider audiences.


Our mission is to deliver strategic, innovative content across a full range of internal and external channels, ensuring that the University communicates to the highest standards; globally, nationally, locally, and internally.



As a key member of the Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs team, you will provide vital administrative support across all areas of our work. Operating in a fast-paced environment, you will bring a positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn and grow within a collaborative and supportive team.


Reporting to the Head of Public Affairs, you will support the day-to-day operations of the Unit, assisting colleagues across the three teams. Your work will contribute to the effective coordination of campaigns, content, and projects aligned with the University Strategy 2022-2027. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small but essential team at the heart of one of the UK's leading universities.



The role is primarily based at Walter Bower House, Eden Campus, as part of the wider Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs team. Remote working will be available in line with the University's hybrid working policy.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of

staff benefits

including:

Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Christine Tudhope, Head of Communications via Email: Christine.Tudhope@st-andrews.ac.uk



Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)



Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/



This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 29 October 2025

Please quote ref: CG1427DD

Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs



Salary: 27,319 - 31,236 per annum



Start Date: As soon as possible

School/Unit:

Directorate of Corporate Communications

Posted:

01/10/2025

Closing date:

29/10/2025

Closing time:

23:59