Assistant Administrator; BMBS

Assistant Administrator (BMBS)

Pay: £24,685 - £26,093 per annum – Grade 3

Contractual hours: 37 per week

Basis FT. Temporary Fulltime. All Year

Interview date:
Week commencing Monday 20 July 2026.

Job category / type:
Professional/Support Services.

Date posted: 16/06/2026. Reference: B1269.

Join our dynamic team at the University of Plymouth’s Faculty of Health, where you can play a vital role in supporting our mission to address today’s most pressing healthcare challenges. As part of the Peninsula Medical School, one of England’s top medical schools, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the development of future healthcare professionals in a progressive and cutting‑edge environment.

Your work pattern will be 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday‑Thursday and 8.30am – 4.00pm on Friday, which are the office opening hours. As our Assistant Administrator, you will work under the direction of the Programme Administrator and as a member of the team, you will contribute to the delivery of a customer focused, cost effective and efficient administrative support service.

• Previous experience in a receptionist or administrative assistant role, although it’s not mandatory.
• Excellent communication skills paired with a friendly and professional demeanour are essential to the success in this position.
• Strong organisational abilities, coupled with the capacity to multitask and prioritise effectively are key.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, are required.
• Experience operating effectively as a member of an administrative team within a customer service environment.
• Flexibility and resilience in an ever‑changing environment.
• Experience working in a medical or education function/environment (or equivalent) would be desirable.
• Good communication skills, teamwork and data reporting are essential.

You should be comfortable working both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast‑paced environment will be key attributes for this role.

You will be based at the student‑facing Faculty Office in Portland Square (University Main Campus) although occasionally travel to other sites (primarily John Bull Building, North Campus) may be required.

Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.

We’re currently unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker visa route. However, we welcome applicants who already have the right to work in the UK, including those on visa routes we can accept (e.g. Graduate visas).

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role please contact Emily Dawe via email at

• Generous annual leave: 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays & closure days.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Development opportunities.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Flexible working.
• Retailer discounts.
• On‑site nursery.

The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution. To find out more please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.