Job Description

Job Details
Section
Medical Education
Location:
Southampton General Hospital
Salary
27,319 to 30,378 Pro rata per annum
Part Time Permanent (0.8FTE, 28.8 hours per week)
Closing Date:
Tuesday 18 November 2025
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
3254425LG

This post is office based at Southampton General Hospital. We are able to offer a flexible working

pattern, but some cover will be required each day of the week.

The position provides essential services to the faculty's core business and underpins the achievement of the strategic objectives of the University. This post is based in the Faculty of Medicine, supporting the Centre for Learning Anatomical Sciences (CLAS) within the Department of Medical Education, School of Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education.


Applications are invited from individuals who can demonstrate a strong customer focus, whilst providing administrative support for the University's body donation programme. You will need to be a confident and sympathetic communicator acting as a key contact for individuals wishing to discuss their end-of-life plans as well as their next of kin and a variety of medical professionals.


You will have experience of working in an administrative role within a busy and diverse office. Strong diary management skills are essential as well as servicing meetings and organising travel and events.


You will have a keen eye for detail and a flexible attitude. Excellent IT and inter-personal skills are essential, as is a commitment to providing excellent customer service. You will have a strong sense of customer focus and the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise your own work.


The University of Southampton offers a generous annual leave package including additional closure days (pro-rata for part time staff).


The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance,


We believe equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a welcoming, vibrant and successful organisation. Having a diverse workforce, inclusive of people of all ages and beliefs, from different racial, educational and social backgrounds opens up a wealth of possibilities, makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society. We welcome applicants that value the diversity of our community and are willing to play their part in supporting the mission of inclusivity.

Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert.

For any queries about this role, please contact Marsha Dearlove - m.g.dearlove@soton.ac.uk

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As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.


This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, see gov.uk.


Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.