Job Description

We are seeking a Faculty Support Administrator to provide excellent, effective and efficient administration to one of the Schools and Departments within the Faculty of Engineering, Computing, and the Environment. The postholder will be responsible for providing proactive diary management support to one of the Heads of School and delivering effective administrative assistance to the academic and senior leadership team. Previous experience of diary management is essential as well as good working knowledge of administrative procedures.


You will provide electronic diary management for the Head of School, deal with associated arrangements, setting up, scheduling and prioritising appointments, meetings, and visits accordingly. You will also provide highly effective customer support to staff in the faculty, whilst coordinating a variety of functions and be able to work flexibly as part of the operations support team.


A key member of the Faculty Office you will contribute to the overall smooth running of the faculty by providing exceptional administrative support. The role will provide a highly efficient and effective administrative and support service to the faculty leadership team, Heads of School, and covering for absent team members when required.

The Person

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We are looking for a professional, self-motivated, and excellent team player. You will be working in an inclusive environment alongside a small team that supports one another through the day to day running of the faculty office.


You will have excellent communications skills, attention to detail, and a confident and proactive approach to your work. The ability to build good working relationships across the faculty and university is essential, and listening effectively and responding sensitively to others is important.


Please note this is an office-based role and not hybrid, and you will be based across two campuses, Penrhyn Road and Roehampton Vale, so please consider this when applying for the role that you will be required to be in the office full time.

The Faculty

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The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment was formed in 2022. Its schools bring together interdisciplinary research, improving the scope of the student experience and encouraging partnerships between academia and commerce.


Through a collaborative approach, the faculty offers greater access to resources, knowledge and information and a broader perspective on its subjects, with teaching and research staff working more closely with their colleagues in other disciplines.


The faculty spans a wide range of disciplines including construction and surveying, aerospace and mechanical engineering, geography, and the environment.


Our flexible, professionally accredited undergraduate degree courses allow you to experience a broad range of disciplines before focusing on an area of specialism. Our courses are continually reviewed to reflect the latest developments in each subject area allowing you to work at the cutting edge of your industry.


The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment's innovative approach to teaching ensures you will graduate with a plethora of practical skills and a deep understanding of your subject ready for the professional world.

Further information

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This is a full time, fixed term position for 12 months with a starting salary of 29,478 per annum.


If you are interested in this position, please submit your application as early as possible, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.


Interviews are expected to be held the week commencing 17 November 2025.


For informal enquiries, please contact Lesley Stigling, Faculty Operations Manager.


Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students' identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.


We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.


Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.


To apply click on 'Apply Now'. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.