"Administration Team Leader - Library & Learning Resources (12-month Maternity Cover)"

Birmingham City University is a large, diverse and vibrant place to study based in the heart of the city and we currently have an exciting opportunity for an Administration Team Leader to join our General Office Team, a small but dedicated resource within Library & Learning Resources (L&LR).

This is a great chance to join a dynamic and evolving service for someone with financial and administrative skills who can multitask with ease.

You will be committed to delivering the highest quality financial and administrative support ensuring the staff and students have the best experience at BCU libraries. You will take a lead on monitoring and overseeing the L&LR budget. We are continuously looking to improve our services and you will be able work with both our team and the wider department as we modernise our systems and make the best of use of the technology and facilities on offer.

Financial administration is core to this role, managing a significant financial budget effectively. You will be liaising closely with the Finance department, providing accurate information, explaining variances within the budget predications and forecasting information. This role also includes approving requisitions and purchase card purchases, managing the financial administration, such as tracking Open POs, invoices on hold, recharge reports. You will be responsible for keeping up to date, accurate financial information associated with the essential running of L&R. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to manage with a range of general administrative functions including managing audits and managing key supplies.

For any queries or for a informal discussion about the role please contact: bethan.townson@bcu.ac.uk

The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to enter the LGPS scheme will be able to do so and will be employed by Birmingham City University directly.

Further Details: Job Description

Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Thursday 20 November 2025