Faculty Administrator; FABLET

Part-time Faculty Administrator (FABLET) – 0.6 FTE, 2 posts

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced administrative professional to join our friendly and supportive academic administration team. This part‑time role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key part in delivering a consistently high standard of administrative and operational support across our expanding portfolio of programmes within the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education. This post will support the School of Education.

The successful candidate will contribute to the smooth and efficient running of our academic and professional services, helping us to maintain excellence as our provision continues to grow and evolve.

Responsibilities and expectations:

• Deliver a broad range of administrative tasks and provide high‑quality support to a diverse group of stakeholders, both within the organisation and in external partnerships.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organisational abilities and the confidence to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Remain calm and professional under pressure, consistently meeting tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Use Microsoft Office applications and navigate and maintain work‑related databases; possess strong IT skills.
• Adapt, collaborate and work independently, using initiative and sound judgement to resolve day‑to‑day challenges and ensure the smooth running of administrative processes.

Qualifications:

• Substantial experience working in an office‑based administrative environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database navigation.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Closing date:
Monday 5th January 2026

Interview date: (as determined; please apply early to avoid disappointment). We reserve the right to close vacancies early should we reach a high volume of applications.

To apply, please upload a CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria of the Person Specification in the Job Description.

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FTE Faculty Administrator need not apply for this vacancy.

As the University builds on its proud heritage, we are looking for exceptional people to help shape our future. We provide a high‑quality professional environment, inspired by our distinctive ethos and Catholic mission and values. Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed and which puts the student at the centre of all our endeavours.

St Mary's University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are a Disability Confident employer and provide detailed access guidance.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. St Mary's University holds a work visa sponsorship licence; however we will not always guarantee a Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. Please ensure you meet the Points Based System requirements before applying.