Business Coordinator (GOETEC Consortium)
- University of Kent
- United Kingdom, ENG
- Jun 23, 2026
Job Description:
Have you worked in an administrative or finance-related role in HE or FE and possess excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills? Are you at ease with financial processes, budgeting and reporting? If you are looking for an interesting and varied part-time role within a small, friendly team, the GOETEC Business Coordinator role may be just right for you.
The purpose of this role is to be a proactive Business Coordinator and provide outstanding customer service for GOETEC and our members. The post holder will coordinate GOETEC’s financial and related business processes to the high standard required to maintain exceptional relations with GOETEC members, partners, suppliers and other external stakeholders.
As GOETEC Business Coordinator you can expect to be involved in:
- Working closely with the GOETEC team to ensure that activities, events and projects are well supported, with particular focus on monitoring and reporting on financials
- Being the first point of contact for all GOETEC finance, billing, procurement and ordering, as well as for communications regarding network connectivity matters, ensuring excellent customer service is provided. Taking ownership of queries by ensuring resolution or escalation, and adhering to guidelines and policies
- Producing reports on financials for GOETEC Committee, Strategy Group, project boards or other meetings as needed, and record and monitor GOETEC’s budget lines and advise budget holders as required
- Being a proactive team player who is able to work with minimal supervision
What you will bring to the role?
- Educated to A Level as a minimum together with AAT Level 3 or equivalent experience
- Experience working in Higher or Further Education, ideally in a administrative and/or finance-related role
- Experience using UBW (Unit 4 Business World), spreadsheets and MS365, including all standard MS Office apps, SharePoint, Forms, and Teams
- Team player with excellent communication, organisational and IT skills with the ability to proactively implement processes to ensure work is effective and efficient
What we offer in return:
As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:
- Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
- 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
- Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
This role is being offered fixed term for 14 months in the first instance. For any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Gina Potts: [email protected]
Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact [email protected] quoting reference number ITS-011-26.
Closing Date: 29 Jun 2026
Section: Administrative
Salary: £27,319 to £30,378 per annum pro rata
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Job Description:
Have you worked in an administrative or finance-related role in HE or FE and possess excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills? Are you at ease with financial processes, budgeting and reporting? If you are looking for an interesting and varied part-time role within a small, friendly team, the GOETEC Business Coordinator role may be just right for you.
The purpose of this role is to be a proactive Business Coordinator and provide outstanding customer service for GOETEC and our members. The post holder will coordinate GOETEC’s financial and related business processes to the high standard required to maintain exceptional relations with GOETEC members, partners, suppliers and other external stakeholders.
As GOETEC Business Coordinator you can expect to be involved in:
- Working closely with the GOETEC team to ensure that activities, events and projects are well supported, with particular focus on monitoring and reporting on financials
- Being the first point of contact for all GOETEC finance, billing, procurement and ordering, as well as for communications regarding network connectivity matters, ensuring excellent customer service is provided. Taking ownership of queries by ensuring resolution or escalation, and adhering to guidelines and policies
- Producing reports on financials for GOETEC Committee, Strategy Group, project boards or other meetings as needed, and record and monitor GOETEC’s budget lines and advise budget holders as required
- Being a proactive team player who is able to work with minimal supervision
What you will bring to the role?
- Educated to A Level as a minimum together with AAT Level 3 or equivalent experience
- Experience working in Higher or Further Education, ideally in a administrative and/or finance-related role
- Experience using UBW (Unit 4 Business World), spreadsheets and MS365, including all standard MS Office apps, SharePoint, Forms, and Teams
- Team player with excellent communication, organisational and IT skills with the ability to proactively implement processes to ensure work is effective and efficient
What we offer in return:
As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:
- Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
- 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
- Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
This role is being offered fixed term for 14 months in the first instance. For any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Gina Potts: [email protected]
Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact [email protected] quoting reference number ITS-011-26.
Closing Date: 29 Jun 2026
Section: Administrative
Salary: £27,319 to £30,378 per annum pro rata
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