Assistant Administrator
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,344 to £25,733 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 August 2025 |
| Location: | Plymouth, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Plymouth |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | B0764 |
Summary
About the role
Join our dynamic team at the University of Plymouth’s Faculty of Health, where you can play a vital role in supporting our mission to address today’s most pressing healthcare challenges. As part of the Peninsula Medical School, one of England’s top medical schools, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the development of future healthcare professionals in a progressive and cutting-edge environment.
Your work pattern will be 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday-Thursday and 8.30am - 4.00pm on Friday, which are the office opening hours. As our Assistant Administrator, you will work under the direction of the Programme Administrator and as a member of the team, you will contribute to the delivery of a customer focused, cost effective and efficient administrative support service.
You will be based at the student-facing Faculty Office in the John Bull Building (University North Campus) although occasionally travel to other sites (primarily Portland Square, Main Campus) may be required.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Pete Easton by email at medicine-spc@plymouth.ac.uk
There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for a period of up to 12 months due to business demand.
Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
What we’re looking for
We're looking for candidates with previous experience in a receptionist or administrative assistant role, although it's not mandatory. Excellent communication skills paired with a friendly and professional demeanor are essential to the success in this position. Strong organisational abilities, coupled with the capacity to multitask and prioritise effectively are key. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, are required. You should be comfortable working both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment will be key attributes for this role.
You will have experience operating effectively as a member of an administrative team within a customer service environment. A flexible and resilient attitude in an ever changing environment will be vital, alongside organisation skills, excellent IT skills (including spreadsheets and databases), the ability to proactively identify and seek resolutions to problems, and ability to work within tight deadlines. Good communication skills, team-work and data reporting are essential.
Experience working in a medical or education function/environment (or equivalent) would be desirable.
About us
The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.
Application Process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
Our Offer
When joining us, you will receive:
• Generous annual leave: 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery
A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.
Additional Information
The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.
Join our dynamic team at the University of Plymouth’s Faculty of Health, where you can play a vital role in supporting our mission to address today’s most pressing healthcare challenges. As part of the Peninsula Medical School, one of England’s top medical schools, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the development of future healthcare professionals in a progressive and cutting-edge environment.
Your work pattern will be 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday-Thursday and 8.30am - 4.00pm on Friday, which are the office opening hours. As our Assistant Administrator, you will work under the direction of the Programme Administrator and as a member of the team, you will contribute to the delivery of a customer focused, cost effective and efficient administrative support service.
You will be based at the student-facing Faculty Office in the John Bull Building (University North Campus) although occasionally travel to other sites (primarily Portland Square, Main Campus) may be required.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Pete Easton by email at medicine-spc@plymouth.ac.uk
There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for a period of up to 12 months due to business demand.
Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
What we’re looking for
We're looking for candidates with previous experience in a receptionist or administrative assistant role, although it's not mandatory. Excellent communication skills paired with a friendly and professional demeanor are essential to the success in this position. Strong organisational abilities, coupled with the capacity to multitask and prioritise effectively are key. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, are required. You should be comfortable working both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment will be key attributes for this role.
You will have experience operating effectively as a member of an administrative team within a customer service environment. A flexible and resilient attitude in an ever changing environment will be vital, alongside organisation skills, excellent IT skills (including spreadsheets and databases), the ability to proactively identify and seek resolutions to problems, and ability to work within tight deadlines. Good communication skills, team-work and data reporting are essential.
Experience working in a medical or education function/environment (or equivalent) would be desirable.
About us
The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.
Application Process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
Our Offer
When joining us, you will receive:
• Generous annual leave: 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery
A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.
Additional Information
The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.