Job Description

Starting salary from 24,685 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to 26,093 per annum.
Do you have administrative experience and are looking for a new challenge or an opportunity to break into HR? If so we want to hear from you!
An exciting role has arisen for a HR Service Administrative Assistant to join the HR Service Team at an incredibly exciting time as we look to streamline and automate processes.
This is a varied role, providing administrative support to the HR Service Team and People and Culture colleagues. You will play a key role in assisting and supporting operational HR processes, feeding into process improvements and providing general office support activities.
You will have a good standard of secondary education or equivalent experience working in a similar role. Demonstrable administrative and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage a high workload in a fast paced environment is essential. You will also have strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills and an awareness of GDPR regulations. Previous experience working in an HR environment would be advantageous.
This full-time post is available on an indefinite basis.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Further information on our great benefits package, including 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our page.
Closing date: 16 November 2025
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.
From 24,685 (Starting salary) per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to 26,093 per annum

Skills Required