Senior Administrator (Fixed-Term)

  • University of Nottingham
  • United Kingdom, LND
  • Jun 20, 2026
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    Job Description:

    Are you ready to take on a key role in a vibrant, busy and exciting team, which helps to deliver the University’s zero carbon research strategic programme? We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Senior Administrators to support the efficient and organised functioning of zero carbon engineering projects, providing general administrative support, finance administration and coordination of services required to deliver multiple, high value industry projects.

    The role holder will also have opportunities to support wider team activities and will be key to helping the overall operations thrive, working closely with project and quality managers, resource managements, alongside engineering and technical teams delivering the industry projects.

    We are looking for a person who is enthusiastic and motivated by giving excellent administrative support to the team, is able to organise their own time and feels confident in prioritising their workload when supporting multiple projects.

    In return the University offers:

    • A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
    • Flexible working opportunities
    • Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
    • Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
    • We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
    • You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

    What next:

    We hope to hold first round interviews on Monday, 13th July 2026, followed by a shorter 2nd interview.

    Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

    Your working hours will be (36.25). If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements. Please note this role is for a 2 year fixed term.

    Requests for secondment from internal candidates will be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

    Please contact Debra Fearnshaw ([email protected]) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted

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    Closing Date: 05 Jul 2026
    Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)



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