College Administrator - 16356

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive College Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support across the College. This role is essential to the smooth running of departmental operations and contributes directly to enhancing the student and staff experience.

You will support a wide range of activities including committee servicing, event coordination, HR processes, financial administration, and communications. Working closely with the College Business Manager and academic staff, you will play a key role in ensuring the effective delivery of college operations.

Posted Date

12/05/2026

Closing Date

31/05/2026

Ref No

5109

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• Job Description (Word , 78.06kb)

Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Grade 5 from £29,450 to £33,313 inclusive of London Weighting, with potential to progress to £35,054 per annum through sustained exceptional contribution.

Hours: Full-time

Contract Type: Permanent

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.

For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive College Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support across the College. This role is essential to the smooth running of departmental operations and contributes directly to enhancing the student and staff experience.

You will support a wide range of activities including committee servicing, event coordination, HR processes, financial administration, and communications. Working closely with the College Business Manager and academic staff, you will play a key role in ensuring the effective delivery of college operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high quality administrative support to College staff, including HR and finance support, and minute-taking.
• Support departmental committees and boards, ensuring accurate documentation and timely follow-up of actions.
• Assist with HR-related processes.
• Manage communications and ensure the College Business Manager is briefed on key matters.
• Support financial processes including expenses, timesheets, and stationery orders.
• Maintain accurate records using Microsoft Office tools.
• Contribute to reports and continuous improvement of administrative processes.

About You (You Will Have)

• GCSEs (Grade C or above) in English and Maths; A-levels or equivalent desirable.
• Proven experience in a busy administrative role, ideally within a large organisation.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to manage confidential information sensitively and professionally.
• A flexible, proactive approach and commitment to supporting colleagues and stakeholders.
• Understanding of customer service practices and general awareness of the HE environment.

Why Join Brunel?

• Be part of a vibrant university community.
• Generous annual leave plus discretionary closure days.
• Excellent training, development, and pension schemes.
• Hybrid working approach.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 31 of May 2026.

Interviews to be held: Date TBC

For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk

If you have any technical issues please contact us at: [email protected]

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment.

Brunel University London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community.