Faculty Central (FSS)

Location:  Highfield Campus
Salary:   £25,627 to £30,497 per annum
Full Time Permanent
Closing Date:  Friday 22 October 2021
Interview Date:   Thursday 04 November 2021
Reference:  1515421PD

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Administrator with an interest in staff recruitment.

The Southampton Business School is expanding, and our academic colleagues invest considerable time in the important task of recruiting staff colleagues.  You will be responsible for co-ordinating and completing the administration linked to staff recruitment within the Business School. You will help to train your colleagues on the recruitment processes and systems and be a key point of contact with the HR recruitment team.  This is a new role, and there will be ongoing projects to support the development of our recruitment campaigns, to ensure we are attracting the very best talent from a diverse background.

You will be liaising with multiple stakeholders, working closely with the Head of School, the HR Business Partner and recruitment team, academic colleagues, the existing administration team and external recruitment agencies.  

About You

You will be adaptable, flexible, proactive and forward thinking. You will have strong interpersonal skills and a positive and enthusiastic approach. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines are also essential requirements.  You will have strong IT skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft (Word, Excel).

What we can offer you

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. We welcome applications from candidates who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+; and people with disabilities.

As well as additional benefits that will make your life easier, such as a generous holiday allowance and additional university closure days. We will support your long-term future too, with pension scheme membership, subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts. Our excellent family leave arrangements include maternity, paternity, adoption and parental.

Interviews will be held on 4 November.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact:  Nic Roberts, N.Roberts@soton.ac.uk 

Please note, upon appointment your title will be Senior Administrator

Application Procedure 

You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Kate Pounds (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 5456 or email recruitment@soton.ac.uk  Please quote reference 1515421PD on all correspondence.