Academic Services Administrator - Fixed Term Contract

Location: Essex

Salary: £25,640 - £27,040 per annum

Our client is a vibrant and creative higher education institution with campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany. More than just a university, they are a community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. They offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology, and their commitment to excellence in creative arts education provides students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

About The Role

As an Academic Services Administrator, you'll support the delivery of core academic operations within the Academic Services Hub. Working across a range of workstreams including quality assurance, assessment, governance and timetabling you'll help ensure processes run smoothly, accurately and in line with regulatory requirements.

This role sits at the centre of the student lifecycle, providing consistent administrative support and contributing to a reliable, student-focused service.

What You'll Do:

Provide day-to-day administrative support across academic operations, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time Process and maintain records within university systems, in line with data protection and governance requirements Support assessment and progression activity, including preparing documentation, handling data and taking notes at boards where required Assist with quality assurance and regulatory processes by preparing and organising information in line with guidance Contribute to governance activity through agenda preparation, paper collation and tracking actions Respond to routine queries from students and colleagues, offering clear information and escalating issues where needed Work collaboratively with colleagues across Academic Services to support a consistent and effective service

What You'll Bring:

Experience in an administrative or service-based role, ideally within an office, education or regulated environment Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage your workload and meet deadlines Accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when working with data, systems and records Confidence using systems, databases or spreadsheets to manage and process information Clear and professional communication skills, with a helpful and approachable manner An interest in learning new systems and processes, and working as part of a supportive team

There are two positions available: a 4-month fixed-term contract and a 6-month fixed-term contract.

Early applications are encouraged, as the advert may close ahead of the stated deadline if a high volume of interest is received .

Why Apply?

Our client is a values-led organisation, meaning their core values underpin all that they do:

Believe in Everyone. Challenge the Norm. Grow Together. Do the Right Thing. Own It.

In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

25 days holiday per year (FTE) SMART pension A comprehensive benefits package

Our client continually strives to create a culture of inclusivity so that they truly represent their diverse communities. They particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in their organisation.

Our client is committed to promoting the safety and welfare of their students, therefore all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.

How To Apply

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