Senior Administrator - RAI UK (Maternity Cover)

Full Time Fixed Term until 31/03/2026

AI UK is a programme that aims to establish a nationally collaborative Responsible AI Centre in the UK, working closely with the industry, learned societies and internationally leading research centres and institutions across the world.

You will provide administrative support to RAI UK’s senior leadership, based within the School of Electronics and Computer Science, but working within an operations team based across three institutions.

To be successful you will have:

• A proven track record of providing support to a range of stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; personal agility, great time management skills and the ability to build strong, credible relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of working collaboratively, coordinating resources and logistical requirements, and working within a team to provide an excellent service to all stakeholders.
• The ability to review and refine administrative processes, delivering innovative solutions to problems where appropriate.
• Relevant experience of Higher Education structures would be desirable.

In return we offer 20 days annual leave; 8 bank holidays and 6 additional holidays (closure days). Other benefits include subsidised health and fitness facilities on-site; cycle to work scheme and a range of discounts including restaurants, retail outlets and entertainment.

This role is offered as maternity leave cover on a full-time, fixed term basis until 31 March 2026.

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture at the University and creating an environment where people can balance successful careers with their commitments and interests outside of work. Our flexible working practices, including a hybrid working model, where employees can split their working time between the office and home, support our belief that this balance brings long-lasting benefits for our institution as well as our people.

We believe equality and diversity are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a vibrant, proud and successful organisation. A diverse workforce, with people from different racial, educational and social backgrounds and a range of ages, opens up a wealth of possibilities for Southampton.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Richard Barnes, R.L.Barnes@soton.ac.uk.

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