School Office Administrator
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 January 2026 |
| Location: | B32 3NT |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Birmingham Newman University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NU0426 |
Summary
We are seeking to appoint a full-time School Office Administrator.
The post holder will provide a comprehensive and effective administration service to both academic staff and students within the University.
You will have responsibility for undertaking the full range of programme administration and general office functions, providing support across all areas and sharing responsibility for efficient and seamless delivery of services across the Schools.
In particular, we are seeking to recruit a professional services person who has a commitment to delivering high-quality services, understands the modern higher education environment and is able to adapt to change, upskilling when necessary.
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to work on your own initiative. You will need excellent IT skills with experience of using Microsoft Office 365 applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, One Drive and Teams. In addition you will be adept at managing a busy workload and work effectively as part of a team.
Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Nicola Chater at nicola.chater@staff.newman.ac.uk, to discuss the role further.
An application form and further details about this role are available from newman.ac.uk/jobs.
Closing date for applications: 23 January 2026
Interviews will take place on 17 Febraru 2026
Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.
Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.
The post holder will provide a comprehensive and effective administration service to both academic staff and students within the University.
You will have responsibility for undertaking the full range of programme administration and general office functions, providing support across all areas and sharing responsibility for efficient and seamless delivery of services across the Schools.
In particular, we are seeking to recruit a professional services person who has a commitment to delivering high-quality services, understands the modern higher education environment and is able to adapt to change, upskilling when necessary.
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to work on your own initiative. You will need excellent IT skills with experience of using Microsoft Office 365 applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, One Drive and Teams. In addition you will be adept at managing a busy workload and work effectively as part of a team.
Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Nicola Chater at nicola.chater@staff.newman.ac.uk, to discuss the role further.
An application form and further details about this role are available from newman.ac.uk/jobs.
Closing date for applications: 23 January 2026
Interviews will take place on 17 Febraru 2026
Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.
Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.
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