Higher Education Administrator – Part‑time (3 days/week)

About the role

The Higher Education Administrator will support the university’s day‑to‑day operations three days a week (Monday‑Wednesday) in Brighton. Working on‑site, you will coordinate events, manage committee information and act as a liaison between central offices and academic staff.

Key responsibilities

• Source and book venues for events such as away days, arrange catering and produce itineraries.
• Develop and publish committee meeting details, maintain the online calendar and collate responses.
• Liaise with HR, Finance and IT departments, handling queries and supporting staff processes.
• Coordinate recruitment and induction activities for new academic staff and keep absence records up to date.
• Arrange travel, accommodation and flight bookings for faculty members.
• Order books, stationery, student welcome packs and manage magazine subscriptions.
• Oversee printing of branded stationery and maintain office supplies.

Required profile

• Previous experience in office administration, preferably within an educational setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, punctual and highly organised.
• Professional telephone manner and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive attitude with the capacity to manage complex processes.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

What we offer

• £13.75 per hour on a part‑time contract.
• Three‑day work week (Monday‑Wednesday) with regular office hours.
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic higher‑education environment.