Faculty Operations Administrator Internal

About The Role

We are seeking a motivated and organised professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join the team as a Faculty Operations Administrator. The successful candidate will work with the Faculty Operations Officers to ensure effective operational support within faculties and co‑ordinate all faculty finance and resource administrative processes. The role requires building strong working relationships, prioritising a busy workload, and working flexibly and collaboratively to provide an excellent service to the faculties.

Candidates must have a strong organisational foundation, clear communication, and the ability to prioritise and manage competing tasks.

Open to Bournemouth University staff and agency staff currently working at Bournemouth University only. This post is available for up to 12 months on a fixed‑term contract or secondment basis. Internal applicants may be considered for a secondment, though this would need to be discussed with their line managers prior to application.

For more information or an informal discussion, contact the Faculty Operations Managers at

Note:

This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points‑Based System. Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. For more information, please visit

• Co‑ordinate faculty finance and resource administrative processes in partnership with Faculty Operations Officers.
• Ensure delivery of operational support within faculties, maintaining compliance and governance standards.
• Provide operational expertise, guidance, and services to staff, students, and PGRs.
• Support and enhance the academic environment, contributing to BU’s strategic objectives.

• Motivated, organised, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Flexible and collaborative working style.

The Faculty Operating Service supports the three academic faculties and plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration between faculties, other professional services, and the broader BU community. It maintains compliance, governance, and delivers an exceptional student experience through continuous service improvements, efficient processes, and effective communication.

BU provides a wide range of benefits and a competitive core package:

• PAY – a competitive salary with opportunities for pay progression.
• PENSION – a defined benefit pension with generous employer contributions.
• HOLIDAY – annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays and winter closure (pro rata if part time).
• WORK‑LIFE BALANCE – flexible working arrangements including hybrid working and flexitime (role dependent).

Additional voluntary benefits include:

• Health & Wellbeing: employee assistance programme, dental care scheme, health cash plan.
• Financial & Discounts: discounts including a reduction of fees for family members who study at BU.
• Travel: cycle‑to‑work scheme, secure bike storage, showers and lockers, free bus travel between campuses, discounted bus travel.
• Sports &
  
  Activities:
  
  access to a wide range of sports activities.
• Family: enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, on‑site nursery with discounts for BU staff.
• Modern campus locations: bright and flexible work and meeting spaces, on‑site food outlets and coffee shops.

BU is committed to an inclusive working environment and seeks a diverse community, attracting, developing, and retaining staff from a broad range of backgrounds. Flexible working or job‑share arrangements may be considered.