Admissions Recruitment and Marketing Division
Recruitment Outreach and Events Team
Data and Administrative Assistant (Full-time, fixed term for 12 months)
Ref: SC4849
Salary on appointment will be £24,344 per annum, with an annual increment up to £25,733 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Data and Administrative Assistant to undertake data and administrative duties to support the Recruitment and Outreach events team and deliver a strong customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
You’ll focus on providing support to a number of recruitment and outreach initiatives, handling large data sets to measure impact or gain insight as well supporting a number of Outreach projects and their delivery, including arranging travel, answering queries and work on events. You will also assist in the procurement of equipment, monitor and maintain finances where required and support new starters.
You will have 5 GCSEs at Grades A-C (including Mathematics and English) or equivalent qualifications or experience. Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential as is the ability to manage a varied workload in a high paced environment. Previous experience in procurement processes and budget management would be advantageous.
This full-time post is available from 22 September 2025 on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, public transport discounts and childcare and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes where eligible.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 6 August 2025
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