About This Opportunity

Join the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry as an Administration Officer (Executive Support) and play a pivotal role in supporting senior leadership within a dynamic and collaborative university environment. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a highly organised and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting and enjoys building strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

In this varied role, you will provide high-level executive and administrative support to the Head of School and School Manager, while also contributing to the coordination of events, marketing initiatives, and communications activities that promote the School’s profile and impact. You will be trusted to manage competing priorities, coordinate key operational activities, and support the smooth and effective running of the School.

If you are an experienced administrator with exceptional organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality support, we encourage you to apply.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the Head of School’s daily operations, including diary management, meetings, communications, correspondence, and travel coordination.
• Provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to committees, working parties and School forums.
• Coordinate School events, workshops, and conferences, ensuring smooth logistics and proactive issue management.
• Liaise with staff, students, government, industry, and community stakeholders while overseeing office administration, briefing materials, and follow-up actions.
• Support financial, marketing, and digital communications activities, including expense management, approvals, website/social media updates, and promotional materials.