Administrator; Careers & Employability

Are you used to managing admin tasks and deadlines, and maintaining accuracy and great customer service at the same time? Are you looking for a student-facing role that sees you contributing to an excellent student experience?

On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi‑university group called London and South‑East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Kent academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities.

Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.

This full‑time post based at our Medway campus will provide administrative support in Careers, Employability & Skills with a focus on the employability and placement services for students and graduates of our Social Work Programmes. You will play a key role supporting the organisation of multiple high‑profile student events including Careers Fairs, Employability Festival and employer engagement sessions as well as Graduate Outcomes data collection and placement administration.

• Proactively working to support Social Work students and graduates in relation to their work placements
• Maintaining and updating employer contact records and event participation data using the University’s careers management system (Target Connect) and other databases
• Supporting employer communications including preparing event promotional materials, updating web content, and assisting with employer email campaigns
• Supporting the administration and data collection for key institutional exercises such as the Graduate Outcomes survey

• Experience of working in a busy office environment with excellent customer service delivery
• Experience of handling external and internal enquiries and providing a positive first impression
• Experience of maintaining accurate electronic records and using databases regularly
• A high level of organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days’ leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part‑time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee‑funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

The University of Kent values diversity and equality at all levels.