School Operations Administrator

The School of Social Sciences within The University of Manchester seeks an Administrator for a permanent, full-time post tenable from 1st November 2025. Salary range will be £28,031 – £31,236 depending on experience.

The appointed candidate will provide professional administrative support to students and academic staff, with a range of tasks related to operational processes, staff recruitment, finance, estates, compliance and health and safety provision in the School of Social Sciences.

The post holder will report directly to the School Operations Officer and will be part of a busy team ensuring the efficient running of School processes. The role requires collaboration and liaison with the School Operations Office, Heads of Departments, Head of School, Head & Deputy Heads of School Operations and the wider administrative support team in addition to liaising and corresponding with a wide range of external colleagues. The post holder must be able to demonstrate proven successful experience of administrative work, as well as excellent planning and organisational skills.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments will be made on merit.

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What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Please note, under the new immigration rules this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Michelle Kelly

Email: michelle.kelly@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.