Job Description

Salary

Starting salary: 18,741.60 per annum (31,236FTE)

Contractual hours

21.6

Basis

Part time

Package

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and University closure days.

Job category/type

Professional Services

Date posted

02/09/2025

Job reference

SMU12314

Part-time Faculty Administrator 0.6 FTE 2 posts (21.6 hours per week)

We are seeking to appoint two highly motivated and experienced administrative professionals to join our friendly and supportive academic administration team. These part-time roles offer an exciting opportunity to play a key part in delivering a consistently high standard of administrative and operational support across our expanding portfolio of programmes within the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education. One post will support the School of Education, and the other will support the School of Business and Law.

The successful candidates will contribute to the smooth and efficient running of our academic and professional services, helping us to maintain excellence as our provision continues to grow and evolve.

The ideal candidate will bring with them substantial experience of working in an office-based administrative environment, where they will have gained a solid track record of delivering a broad range of administrative tasks and providing high-quality support to a diverse group of stakeholders, both within the organisation and in external partnerships. We are looking for someone who possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills, coupled with strong organisational abilities and the confidence to manage competing priorities effectively. You should be able to remain calm and professional under pressure, consistently meeting tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Strong IT skills are essential for this role, and applicants should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications, as well as competence in navigating and maintaining work-related databases. Beyond technical skills, we value individuals who are adaptable and collaborative team players, able to contribute positively to a supportive working environment. The successful candidate will also have a proven ability to work independently, using initiative and sound judgment to resolve day-to-day challenges and ensure the smooth running of administrative processes.

Closing date: Monday 3

rd

November midnight

Interview date: Interviews anticipated to be held Monday 10

th

November and/or Wednesday 12

th

November

To apply, please upload a CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria of the Person Specification in the Job Descriprion

We encourage all interested candidates to submit applications early to avoid disappointment as we reserve the right to close vacancies early should we reach a high volume of applications.

Overview:

As the University builds on its proud heritage, we are looking for exceptional people to help shape our future. We provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by our distinctive ethos and Catholic mission and values. Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed and which puts the student at the centre of all our endeavours.

St Mary's University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer. Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary's University | AccessAble

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. St Mary's University is holding a work visa sponsorship licence however we will not always be able to guarantee a Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To avoid disappointment, please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System before applying as we will not be able to provide advice on individual cases. Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK