Education Support Administrator

University of Exeter - Education and Academic Services

Location:	Exeter, Hybrid/On-site
Salary:	From £28,031 The starting salary will be from £28,031 on Grade D, depending on qualifications and experience.
Hours:	Full Time, Part Time
Contract Type:	Permanent, Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 10th April 2026
Closes: 19th April 2026
Job Ref: Q13302

Are you passionate about providing exceptional support to students and contributing to their academic journey? The University of Exeter is seeking dedicated Education Support Administrators to join our dynamic Education Support team.

We are looking for fantastic people from a wide variety of backgrounds to join us at a time of change and opportunity at the University. We would love you to join us on this journey!

• Do you enjoy direct contact with people?
• Do you enjoy supporting people with their queries and helping to deliver a brilliant customer experience?
• Do you enjoy providing administrative support?
• Are you fantastic at organising, communicating and making things run smoothly?
• Do you want to work for an excellent employer with some fantastic career and training opportunities?

If so, our Education Support Administrator role in Education and Academic Services could be for you.

Want to get a better idea of what it is like to work at the University? Click here to find out from our current staff.

Position Details:

We have multiple positions available at full time, on a fixed term and permanent basis.

Part time applications will still be considered should a part time opportunity become available or if a job share is available, please feel free to contact us for an informal discussion before making your application or make us aware of your part-time interest through your supporting statement.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

Interviews are expected to take place on the 29th and 30th April 2026 at our Streatham Campus, Exeter.

About the Role:

As key members of the Education Support team on the Streatham campus, you'll be part of an Education Support Team contributing to the vibrant learning environment at the University of Exeter. These roles offer a unique opportunity to grow as an administration and customer services professional.

Responsibilities:

Provide advice, guidance, and administrative support to students and staff.

Support the delivery of taught programmes across a diverse range of activities from enrolment to graduation, including student record maintenance, supporting assessment delivery and administration and awarding and progression.

Collaborate within a cross-Faculty team to support undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

About You:

We are looking for effective and committed individuals with:

• Strong desire to build a career in administration and customer services.
• An excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Experience working independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Adaptability in a culture of change and growth.

These roles form a vital part of our support services, including delivering a face-to-face service for students and staff, as such, all role holders will be expected to work from campus for a minimum of two days per week, as well as for up to four days per week whilst training is completed.

Please also note that as busy roles with peaks in workload at specific points in the academic cycle, there may be periods in June, September, and October when leave may be restricted.

We can offer you the opportunity to develop your career in administration and customer services.

Please ensure you read the Job Description for full details of this role.

Contact:

For further information, contact Dom Brendell at D.Brendell@exeter.ac.uk or Jenny Crotty at J.D.Crotty@exeter.ac.uk