School Administration Manager

Maternity Cover (- Feb 2026)

We have an exciting opportunity as maternity cover for a manager in the administration team within the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.

We are seeking a candidate who is excited to take on the role, adept at building relationships with people, and is passionate about being part of a collaborative working community.

The role

You will be working closely with the Head of School and a member of the senior administration team within the School, playing a vital role in contributing to the delivery of the School objectives in particular by supporting and advising the Head of School and working with the team of professional services staff across the School and Faculty.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the School delivers an excellent service for its staff and students by ensuring that communication is clear, providing evidenced based reports to support the monitoring whether the School is meeting its objectives and leading on key projects, such as EDI initiatives. Through the role you will gain an insight into both the teaching and research aspects of the School.

This role will be part of the overall administrative support within the School which will also include a Senior School Administrator, technical services and support colleagues.

About you

The person will be required to lead and to encourage a team-based approach. You will be expected to operate with a high degree of initiative and autonomy and have excellent communication skills. The person will need to think laterally and creatively to deliver against targets and have the intellectual capacity and strength of character to take and implement decisions.

We are open to considerations of flexible working and hybrid working, with the ability to work in the office and from home, in line with the business needs.

What we can offer

In addition to salary, you will receive a yearly incremental pay rise, generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), a generous pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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How to apply

To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter via our website, by clicking the 'Apply' button, above,

Interviews for this position will be held on the 27th March 2025.

If you would like to discuss aspects of the role please contact:

Megan Hopper for an informal discussion m.hopper@surrey.ac.uk

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. We therefore particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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