An exciting opportunity to expand your horizons and learn skills in a successful environment.

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences is looking for an Administrator to join the College Operations Service. Based at the Optoelectronics Research Center (ORC), you will make an important contribution to the day-to-day running of ORC, supporting senior faculty and our research community. ORC is a research intensive school with a dynamic and exciting working environment, and we have a world-leading reputation in photonics and optoelectronics.

Successful applicants will be experienced, motivated, enthusiastic and proactive people who are culturally sensitive and able to work effectively in a flexible and collaborative environment. This position is permanent and full time (36 hours per week).

As a member of our busy administrative team, you will provide a professional and efficient service including operational assistance and administrative support to the academic community, event organisation, financial management, organizing and recording meetings and requesting resources. To be successful in this role, you will:

• You have the ability to build effective and credible working relationships and communicate confidently with your stakeholders
• Be adaptable, flexible, proactive and a team player with strong interpersonal skills and a positive and enthusiastic approach.
• Have excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage your workload to meet business demands
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as up-to-date MS Office skills

This role would suit either an enthusiastic professional with relevant work experience looking for career development or a recent graduate with some experience looking for the opportunity to explore career opportunities within a higher education environment.

As a university, we aim to create a sustainable and inclusive working environment where everyone can thrive and we welcome applications from candidates committed to supporting this aim. The university received the Athena SWAN Silver Award.

We are committed to sustainability, and for being a globally responsible organisation, the University has achieved a Platinum Environmental Award.

The University offers a generous holiday allowance and additional university closing days, with pension scheme membership, subsidized health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts. Our excellent family leave arrangements include maternity, paternity, adoption and paternity.

For more information about the position, please contact Sue Nash s.nash@soton.ac.uk

As a university, we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and be proactive in promoting a culture of inclusion, respect and equal opportunities. We believe that we can only truly achieve our goals if we are a reflection of society, so we are passionate about creating a work environment where you are free to bring your whole self to work. Thanks to our generous holiday allowance plus additional university closure days, we are committed to supporting our staff and students and are open to a flexible working approach.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, see gov.uk.

Apply by 11.59pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance, contact the recruitment company on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk Mentioning the job number.