Administrator (Part Time, Fixed Term, Maternity Cover)

  • University of Nottingham
  • United Kingdom, LND
  • Jul 7, 2026
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    Job Description:

    If you are looking for the first or next step in your career, this is an exciting opportunity to join the Registry and Academic Affairs department, and we look forward to hearing from you. Further information surrounding the work we do; our teams and our mission and goal is available here. 

    What will you be doing?

    As administrator, you will follow established processes to provide high quality support to students and academics across the University. Please see the job description / role profile form for further details of the activities you will undertake.

    What qualities are we looking for?

    • Enthusiastic and self-motivated
    • Excellent organisation and accuracy skills
    • Collaborative team worker but is also able to work independently

    About the team

    The Postgraduate Research (PGR) team deliver high-quality services to a diverse community of students and staff across areas relating to the PGR journey.  The team support the administration of the student journey from registration to graduation and work with the Researcher Academy, Faculties and Professional Services to enhance the postgraduate research student experience and contribute to the research community. 

    Key activities include:

    • Maintaining the student record including engagement, supervision and progression activity
    • Managing the research degree examination process
    • Managing change of circumstance requests
    • Overseeing the regulations and quality manual content for research degrees
    • Overseeing the development and strategy for PGR student record systems

    Why work with us? 

    At the University of Nottingham, we are committed to providing generous employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential, for further information and detail on benefits, please click here.

    This position is available on a fixed term contract to provide maternity leave cover until 13 July 2027. Hours of work are 21.75 hours per week, preferably across Wednesday to Friday, with potential flexibility around these days.

    Our current policy is that 60% of working hours are carried out from Campus.  

    Starting salary will normally be at the first point of the salary scale unless a candidate has significant relevant, HE skills/experience.

    Candidates invited to interview will also be asked to undertake a short skills assessment.  Interview expenses will not be paid.  

    Informal enquiries may be addressed to Lucy Hoti, Manager, email [email protected]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted

    Closing Date: 23 Jul 2026
    Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)



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