RKES Administrator
| Posting date: | 18 December 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 January 2026 |
| Location: | Preston, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University of Lancashire |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1356-25 |
Summary
The Research & Knowledge Exchange Service (RKES) plays a vital role in supporting research, innovation, and knowledge exchange across the University. As RKES Administrator, you will provide high-level PA and administrative support to the Director and sometimes the leadership team, ensuring the smooth running of schedules, meetings, and service-wide activities. The role also involves coordinating events and workshops, managing communications, and maintaining accurate records to support key projects and strategic objectives
About you:
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual with strong administrative experience and proven ability to support senior management in a complex environment. You will have excellent communication skills, high proficiency in MS Office, and confidence in stakeholder liaison. Strong time management, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise under pressure are essential, along with discretion and professionalism. A-level education or equivalent is required, and you should demonstrate a commitment to the University’s values of collaboration, pride, opportunity, and inclusivity.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About you:
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual with strong administrative experience and proven ability to support senior management in a complex environment. You will have excellent communication skills, high proficiency in MS Office, and confidence in stakeholder liaison. Strong time management, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise under pressure are essential, along with discretion and professionalism. A-level education or equivalent is required, and you should demonstrate a commitment to the University’s values of collaboration, pride, opportunity, and inclusivity.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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