Administrator (International)

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Faculty of Arts and Humanities Operating Service and contribute to a range of activity in support of the Faculty's International Strategy.

The successful candidate will provide proactive and comprehensive operational support to our annual Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes Programmes, including the recruitment, onboarding, and academic environment support for over two hundred teaching staff. They will also deliver efficient and value-added administrative support to the Academic Centre for International Students department, part of the School of Humanities, including governance, human resources, and financial processes. 

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with the academic community and professional services teams
• A collegial and inclusive ethos, with intercultural competency
• Strong organisational techniques, with the ability to plan and prioritise their workload and manage stakeholder expectations
• High attention to detail, with a track record of delivering accurate and quality outputs
• A positive approach to challenges, with the capacity for flexibility and reflection

The post is based primarily at the Avenue Campus, with opportunity to work at Winchester School of Art and Highfield campuses, as well as from home for approximately 40% of the time. The post is available on a full-time basis, however we support flexible working and will consider part-time/ job share applications. The post is offered on a fixed-term basis to cover the substantive post holder's secondment..

We believe equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a welcoming, vibrant and successful organisation. Having a diverse workforce, inclusive of people of all ages and beliefs, from different racial, educational and social backgrounds opens up a wealth of possibilities, makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society. We welcome applicants that value the diversity of our community and are willing to play their part in supporting the mission of inclusivity.

If you have any queries or would like to discuss the role informally, please contact Clodagh Owens, Senior Administrator (International) C.Owens@soton.ac.uk in advance of the application deadline. Interviews are planned for Tuesday 13 May via Microsoft Teams; shortlisted candidates will receive invitations on Friday 9 May.

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, see gov.uk.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.