Job Description

Job Details
Section
Communications
Location:
Highfield Campus
Salary
31,236 to 35,608 per annum
Full Time Permanent
Closing Date:
Sunday 07 September 2025
Interview Date
Monday 15 September 2025
Reference
3189325CD

Are you a proactive and organised professional with a passion for enabling teams to thrive? Join our dynamic Communications department at the University of Southampton as an Operations Support Officer and play a key role in supporting the delivery of strategic communications across the institution.


In this varied and rewarding role, you'll provide high-level operational support to the Communications team, including executive assistance to the Executive Director. You'll be the go-to person for coordinating activities, managing diaries and inboxes, organising meetings and events, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.


You'll be a key contact for the wider team, helping to maintain resources, respond to queries, and support collaborative working across the department. Your initiative, judgement, and ability to build strong working relationships will be essential in helping the team deliver impactful communications.


We're looking for someone with:

Substantial experience in operational, administrative or support services Excellent communication and organisational skills A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement Confidence working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

This is a hybrid role, with two days a week based at our Highfield Campus and the flexibility to work remotely for the remainder.


We will consider applications from candidates interested in job-sharing.



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.