"Business Administration Support Officer"

Location

Stratford Campus

Salary

£35,453 to £38,827 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

Post Type

Full Time

Permanent

Closing Date

Tuesday 24 March 2026

Interview Date

Thursday 09 April 2026

Reference

0643-26-S

University of East London

Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

About Us

We have embarked on a pioneering vision for health education and community care right here in London - a vision we're turning into reality at our Health Campus. As London's premier multi-professional health provision, we are shaping a future ready workforce, skilled in health and social care. We are not just about learning; we are also about innovating and implementing community-based health practices that truly make a difference. The Office of the Health Campus Business Support Team is a robust, student-ready, efficient administrative service, aligned with the health vision. It supports professional advancement opportunities for the team within the campus and across the University, focusing on the performance transformation journey we are committed to through Vision 2028.

About the Job

We are looking for a meticulous and organised Business Administration Support Officer who will support the business needs of the Schools of the Health Campus. You will have a primary focus on supporting operational activities in areas such as Finance, HR, Committee administration and support for student and staff activities. Working as part of a small, fast-paced Business Administration Support team, the Business Administration Support Officer will also provide ad-hoc support as required to other colleagues in the team and Campus-wide initiatives and projects.

Benefits: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions

About You

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting management staff in an administrative role and experience of events management and general knowledge of procurement procedures.

You will be customer focused with excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office with excellent attention to detail and you will have a good level of numeracy skills. You will be proficient in the recording of office and financial transactions through UEL’s payment and invoicing systems.

Knowledge and experience of administration in the Higher Education sector is desirable.

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the deadline if we receive many applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must therefore already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Further Details

Job Description & Person Specification

To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.