School of Health and Life Sciences

Campus: Paisley or Lanarkshire (depending on successful candidate)          

THE POST: School Administrator

As part of its continuing development, the School of Health and Life Sciences is seeking to recruit an experienced and highly organised Administrator to become a key member of the School’s Professional Services Team based at either our Paisley or Lanarkshire campus depending on the successful applicant.

In this busy role as School Administrator, you will provide a high level of administrative support to academics and students. Working as part of a flexible team, you will provide support for education and quality assurance activities within the school to ensure that requirements in these areas are met.   

The successful candidate should be educated to HNC/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in office administration or relevant subject with experience of working within a similar office environment, ideally in Further or Higher Education. Proficiency in IT and Microsoft applications is also essential.

You will have well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with staff and students on all levels.  In addition, you will possess excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to plan under your own initiative and work to specific deadlines.  A flexible and adaptable approach to work is crucial with the ability to work in a team environment, supporting colleagues and sharing expertise.

This post will be based at our Paisley or Lanarkshire campus, however all administrators may be required to work at any UWS campus or location from time to time to meet needs of the business.

ABOUT US

UWS was named Higher Educational Institution of the Year in The Herald Higher Education Awards 2022 and is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 600 universities worldwide (2022 World University Rankings) as well as in the top 150 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2022 Young University Rankings). University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.

With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others. 

The School of Health & Life Sciences at UWS offers innovative teaching and research opportunities, firmly focused on the real-world challenges facing the healthcare and life sciences sectors. You will join a supportive and committed team, where you will play a key role in continuing to establish the University as a force for good. Our students benefit from studying in modern learning facilities – among the very best in the country – and the strong links we have with partner organisations across the private, public and third sectors.

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

• 24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
• 19.3% employer’s pension contribution, including death in service benefits on joining the pension scheme
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
• Fitness facilities across our campuses Free gym membership
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career and research development opportunities

Interviews date:  Thursday 15 June 2023

The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.

UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from under-represented groups. UWS is a “Disability Confident” employer.
University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.