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 in conjunction with the Faculty Operations Officers to ensure the delivery of effective operational support within faculties and will co‑coordinate all faculty finance and resource administrative processes. You must be able to build strong working relationships, prioritise a busy workload and work in a flexible and collaborative manner, providing an excellent service to the faculties.

THIS POSITION IS 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 to provide backfill for an established member of staff. Internal applicants may be considered for a secondment but this would need to be discussed with their line managers prior to application.

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

Faculty Operating Service

Directly supporting the three academic Faculties, the Faculty Operating Service (FOS) plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration between faculties, other Professional Services and the broader BU community. The FOS maintains strong compliance and governance and delivers an exceptional student experience through continuous service improvements, efficient processes, and effective communication. As a key member of the Operations Support Team, you will support and enhance the academic environment by providing operational expertise, guidance, and services to staff, students, and PGRs, ensuring alignment with BU’s strategic objectives.

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

• PAY – a competitive salary with opportunities for pay progression
• PENSION – a valuable 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 opportunities for hybrid working and flexitime (role dependant)

You will also have access to a wide range of voluntary benefits:

• 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 stores, showers and lockers, free bus travel between campuses, discounted bus travel
• Sports & Activities – Sport BU has a wide range of activities which staff can access
• Family – Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, on‑site nursery with discounts for BU staff
• Modern, vibrant campus locations – Bright and flexible work and meeting spaces, with on‑site food outlets and coffee shops