People Services Assistant
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25249-26707 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle, NE1 7RU |
| Company: | Newcastle University |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 28966-43914715 |
Summary
We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.
The Role
The University has a values-led Vision and Strategy which sets out an ambitious and exciting journey: to be a people focused, visibly leading University that harnesses academic excellence, innovation and creativity to advance knowledge and provide benefits to individuals, to organisations and to society. To achieve this vision, we recognise that our people, and our culture are critical to our success.
In line with supporting us to achieve our vision, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced administrator to join our People Engagement and Culture Administration team to support Organisational Development, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and the Colleague, Health and Wellbeing Team
In order to be successful, you will be educated to GCSE level (Grades A-C) in English and Maths or equivalent, or demonstrable experience in a similar role. You must possess a good level of IT skills, particularly MS Office in particular Outlook, Word and Excel, and PowerPoint. You will be experienced at working to tight deadlines and managing priorities to ensure to manage your time and work effectively. You should have excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and flexibly as part of a team.
This is a full time, fixed term post available for the duration of 8 months.
For more information about this opportunity please contact Karen McDowell
- Head of Organisational Development, Karen.Mcdowell@newcastle.ac.uk
The Role
The University has a values-led Vision and Strategy which sets out an ambitious and exciting journey: to be a people focused, visibly leading University that harnesses academic excellence, innovation and creativity to advance knowledge and provide benefits to individuals, to organisations and to society. To achieve this vision, we recognise that our people, and our culture are critical to our success.
In line with supporting us to achieve our vision, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced administrator to join our People Engagement and Culture Administration team to support Organisational Development, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and the Colleague, Health and Wellbeing Team
In order to be successful, you will be educated to GCSE level (Grades A-C) in English and Maths or equivalent, or demonstrable experience in a similar role. You must possess a good level of IT skills, particularly MS Office in particular Outlook, Word and Excel, and PowerPoint. You will be experienced at working to tight deadlines and managing priorities to ensure to manage your time and work effectively. You should have excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and flexibly as part of a team.
This is a full time, fixed term post available for the duration of 8 months.
For more information about this opportunity please contact Karen McDowell
- Head of Organisational Development, Karen.Mcdowell@newcastle.ac.uk
The Role
The University has a values-led Vision and Strategy which sets out an ambitious and exciting journey: to be a people focused, visibly leading University that harnesses academic excellence, innovation and creativity to advance knowledge and provide benefits to individuals, to organisations and to society. To achieve this vision, we recognise that our people, and our culture are critical to our success.
In line with supporting us to achieve our vision, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced administrator to join our People Engagement and Culture Administration team to support Organisational Development, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and the Colleague, Health and Wellbeing Team
In order to be successful, you will be educated to GCSE level (Grades A-C) in English and Maths or equivalent, or demonstrable experience in a similar role. You must possess a good level of IT skills, particularly MS Office in particular Outlook, Word and Excel, and PowerPoint. You will be experienced at working to tight deadlines and managing priorities to ensure to manage your time and work effectively. You should have excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and flexibly as part of a team.
This is a full time, fixed term post available for the duration of 8 months.
For more information about this opportunity please contact Karen McDowell
- Head of Organisational Development, Karen.Mcdowell@newcastle.ac.uk
The Role
The University has a values-led Vision and Strategy which sets out an ambitious and exciting journey: to be a people focused, visibly leading University that harnesses academic excellence, innovation and creativity to advance knowledge and provide benefits to individuals, to organisations and to society. To achieve this vision, we recognise that our people, and our culture are critical to our success.
In line with supporting us to achieve our vision, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced administrator to join our People Engagement and Culture Administration team to support Organisational Development, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and the Colleague, Health and Wellbeing Team
In order to be successful, you will be educated to GCSE level (Grades A-C) in English and Maths or equivalent, or demonstrable experience in a similar role. You must possess a good level of IT skills, particularly MS Office in particular Outlook, Word and Excel, and PowerPoint. You will be experienced at working to tight deadlines and managing priorities to ensure to manage your time and work effectively. You should have excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and flexibly as part of a team.
This is a full time, fixed term post available for the duration of 8 months.
For more information about this opportunity please contact Karen McDowell
- Head of Organisational Development, Karen.Mcdowell@newcastle.ac.uk