Senior Administrator (Health & Safety and Facilities) (part time, fixed term)

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in a vibrant and diverse academic community? We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Senior Administrator to support all aspects of Health, Safety, and Facilities within the School of Cultures, Languages, and Area Studies during a maternity leave period. This is your chance to become an integral part of our friendly, inclusive, and supportive team, committed to the smooth and efficient running of our school.

Why Join Us?

Our School thrives through the different ideas and experiences of colleagues, who come from a mix of cultures and backgrounds. We strive to foster a welcoming, inspiring and supportive workplace. We are seeking applications from candidates whose background, experience and identity broadens and enhances the diversity of our existing team and would especially welcome applications from members of groups who are currently underrepresented in the School, particularly Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates. We understand that having a mix of perspectives, lived experiences and approaches enhances our day-to-day work and enriches our School community.

Your Role:

As a Senior Administrator, you will enjoy a varied and dynamic role, liaising with a wide range of people across the university and with external visitors. You will be the go-to person for Health & Safety matters, providing expert advice and guidance. Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating and conducting risk assessments and H&S inductions.
• Ensuring all staff are up-to-date with mandatory compliance training, such as Fire Safety.
• Organising and coordinating facilities projects, including office moves and renovations.
• Managing the school’s asset inventory.
• Collaborating closely with other Senior Administrators to ensure the smooth operation of the School Office.
• Providing line management to the Operations, Facilities, and Health and Safety Administrator.

What We’re Looking For:

We need a flexible, supportive team player who can juggle tight deadlines and prioritize conflicting tasks. You should have experience in establishing new administrative systems and procedures, alongside managing resources. Key skills include:

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
• An awareness of Health & Safety principles is advantageous, but not essential, as full training will be provided.

What we offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• 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

The post is offered on a fixed term contract ending 30th January 2026. Hours of work are 29 hours per week.

Please contact Sam Robinson sam.robinson@nottingham.ac.uk if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Advert information