The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.
We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.
Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.
The role
The primary purpose of this role is to provide comprehensive administrative, communications and operational support to CIFAL Surrey, contributing to the effective delivery of training programmes, events, stakeholder engagement and communications activity. The postholder will support academic and professional services colleagues and external partners through coordinated event administration, enquiry management, digital content support and database maintenance, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of CIFAL Surrey and supporting its strategic objectives.
About You
We are seeking a highly organised, enthusiastic, and dependable individual who can thrive both as part of a team and able to work independently. This role requires strong interpersonal and organisational skills. You should possess good IT skills, including MS Office and must be willing to learn the different University IT systems.
What's in it for you?
We think Surrey is a fantastic place to work with a beautiful, green campus, a picturesque lake (great for summertime picnics) and fantastic sports facilities. In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive a yearly incremental pay rise, generous leave of 25 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays, a market leading pension, access to world-class leisure facilities, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.
How To Apply
To apply for this role please upload your CV with cover letter.
For further enquiries or to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Prof Amelia Hadfield on
Please note that the advert may close sooner dependent on the number of applications received.