Vice-Chancellor's Office Administrator

Permanent, Part time, 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE, flexibility on how these hours are worked).

Band 3 - £28,778 to £32,080 per annum, pro rata.

The University is seeking a highly motivated, proactive, and dedicated individual for the role of Vice-Chancellors Office Administrator. This role is an excellent opportunity to provide essential administrative support through organising and clerking meetings, working groups, and key committees. The individual will be responsible for maintaining up-to-date web content, ensuring accuracy and relevant information, and supporting a variety of strategic projects that contribute to the Universitys ongoing success.

The team provides comprehensive support to the Vice-Chancellors Office which includes the Vice-Chancellor, Provost, Chief Operational and Transformation Officer, and Head of Governance and Compliance. The Vice-Chancellors Office ensures effective communication and collaboration across all departments with links between Board Directors, regulators, and business partners. Beyond these responsibilities, the team also oversees University governance, legal services, and the management of data protection, underpinning the institutions commitment to regulatory compliance and best practice.

We are seeking an individual who is enthusiastic in their work and enjoys being part of a dedicated, friendly team. You will have excellent organisational, communication, problem-solving and IT skills, and someone who thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment. The team is approachable and passionate, and cultivates strong, effective working relationships across the University, underpinning an environment of trust, professionalism, and shared purpose.

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
• Enjoy an extra day of paid leave on your birthday, subject to qualifying/service conditions.
• Flexible working, including family friendly policies.
• Competitive workplace pension scheme (USS) with an employer contribution rate of 14.5%, tax relief on contributions and life cover.
• Staff discounts at a number of local amenities in Ipswich.
• Discounted membership at various Ipswich Fit sites: unlimited access to gyms, swimming lanes, fitness classes and discounted racket sports; plus discounted membership at Adastral Park Leisure and Sports.
• Access to a range of high-quality learning and development opportunities
• Discounted rates for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Staff recognition annual awards.

Closing Date: Tuesday 23 September 2025

Interview Date: Monday 29 September 2025

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Jo Parsons and email address

Please see the Job Application Guidance to support your application.

Please be aware that this post is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Please Note

We recommend that you apply as soon as possible, even if the closing date is in the future. Applications received may be reviewed before the closing date and should we receive a high number of applications for this post, or high-quality applications which demonstrate suitability, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date.

We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.