Education AdministratorUniversity

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role

The Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Education Administrator to join the SAgE Faculty Professional Services team based within the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences.

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Working as part of the Education Team, the postholder will contribute to the successful delivery of an excellent student and colleague experience. You will provide administrative support to ensure the smooth and effective running of the school’s taught programmes where you will support students, academic colleagues, and education committees. Your duties will span the full student lifecycle from recruitment, registration, assessment, and progression to graduation. You will also be responsible for coordinating key academic committees and processes with particular responsibility for the School’s examination procedures.

We are looking for an individual with strong interpersonal skills, which will help you relate to our students, academic colleagues, and senior stakeholders. You should also be adept in organising, prioritising, and managing time effectively to ensure the smooth delivery of education administration. You should have a keen eye for detail and look to identify and implement improvements wherever possible. Working with a variety of stakeholders, you will demonstrate initiative, efficiency, attention to detail and a willingness to be flexible to support the wider team.

For more information about the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, please click here.

To apply, please complete an online application, upload a CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should be a detailed supporting statement outlining why you are a good fit for the role. Please explain how you meet the essential criteria outlined on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button, and evidence this with examples.

The position is open-ended and offered on a full-time basis (37 hours per week) with an immediate starting date. The role is predominantly campus-based on the City Campus in Newcastle upon Tyne. We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment and we would be happy to discuss arrangements for flexible and/or blended working.

We understand how important the full employment package is to our colleagues at Newcastle University and we are committed to providing a great range of benefits and discounts for all. You can learn more about what is available here on our Benefits Website page.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Carol Andrew (Education Assistant Manager) via email [email protected].

£29,588 with progression to £31,236.00 per annum.