Faculty Central (FSS)

Location:  Highfield Campus
Salary:   £25,627 to £30,497 per annum
Full Time Permanent
Closing Date:  Friday 28 January 2022
Interview Date:   See advert
Reference:  1662122PD

An excellent opportunity has arisen within the Faculty of Social Sciences for a Senior Administrator based at Highfield campus. As a member of the Faculty Operating Service, you will make an important contribution to the delivery of comprehensive, effective and efficient administration and operational services. This role includes working with the Faculty Accreditation Team, working towards a number of external accreditation awards and with colleagues from diverse and interesting backgrounds. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with professional service and academic colleagues alike to achieve targets.

The role requires a self-motivated and proactive team-player and we are looking for someone who has demonstrable experience covering the following:

• Working collaboratively and proactively as part of a high performing team, with staff supervision
• Attention to detail and good written and verbal communication skills
• A flexible approach and a can-do attitude
• Excellent organisational skills
• Working on several projects simultaneously
• Building relationships with professional service and academic colleagues across the institution

It is desirable that the successful candidate has some knowledge and experience of working on accreditation but this is not essential.

Key areas of focus for the role are:

Ongoing planning and support for Faculty Accreditation activity across all 5 schools

This is an exciting opportunity to become a vital part of the Faculty operating service and a great development opportunity. If you would like more information or an informal conversation about the role, please contact Jess Hawkins, Senior Executive Officer at j.hawkins@soton.ac.uk   The title on appointment will be Senior administrator. Interviews will be held 8th/9th March 2022.

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 Jane Sturgeon (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2750 or email recruitment@soton.ac.uk  Please quote reference 1662122PD on all correspondence.