Senior Schools Office Administrator [Partnerships]

We are seeking to appoint a part-time Senior Schools Office Administrator to join a busy Professional and Administrative Support department, in a collaborative role, to provide a full range of administrative support across the school’s portfolio, including Initial Teacher Education and Nursing. The role will suit an experienced, flexible and highly organised administrator with a commitment to supporting the student life cycle and delivering high-quality services.  

This role plays a crucial part in supporting our ongoing growth and is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to make a significant impact as well as being adaptable to change.  

In this varied and rewarding role, the successful candidate will be highly motivated to provide a comprehensive, effective programme administration service across the schools, sharing responsibility for efficient support, relating to the student academic experience. The role is particularly focused on, but are not limited to, supporting Partnerships and the activities of School Experience [placements] for students undertaking Initial Teacher Education.  

This will involve maintaining office data management systems, dealing with internal and external stakeholders [particularly schools] and facilitating support for students and colleagues across the schools, ensuring we maintain compliance with Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies, Academic Regulations and that all relevant activities are completed in line with university processes and required deadlines.  

The successful candidate will have a broad experience of working in a busy office environment and be educated to degree standard, though relevant work experience will be considered. To succeed in this role, you should have a "can do" solutions-focused approach with a service mindset. Proficiency in the use of MS Office and experience of using data management systems, alongside excellent customer service, communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential for effectively engaging with a range of stakeholders. Flexibility, adaptability, and attention to detail are also vital attributes, as you will be expected to manage conflicting requirements and prioritise your work effectively, both individually and as part of a team.  

This is a role that forms part of a job share and is required to work Wednesday to Friday, 22 hours per week. 

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Neil Porter, at [email removed], to discuss the role further. 

An application form and further details about this role are available from newman.ac.uk/jobs.  Please email your completed application form by the advertised closing date to: [email removed].  

(Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated). 

Closing date for applications: 9th November 2026 

Interviews will take place from 2nd December 2026  

Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department. 

Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.