Fixed term contract until November 2026, full time, 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE) Band 3 - £28,778 to £32,080 per annum About the Post The School of Health, Sciences and Society is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our School Office. This key role provides professional support to the Executive Dean and the School Executive Team, while also assisting the School Manager with the day-to-day operations of the School. This is a varied and unique position with responsibilities spanning both administrative and student-facing activities. About the Team The School of Health, Science and Society brings together a broad range of disciplines under one academic School. The School reflects a modern, collaborative approach to education — focused on producing highly skilled, compassionate professionals ready to meet today’s challenges. The School Office are a friendly, collaborative and transformational team, who provide operational support across the School. About You You will have excellent organisational, communication, problem-solving and IT skills, as well as experience of diary management, organising events and clerking meetings. We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference in Higher Education administration and enjoys the challenge of working in a fast-paced environment. Benefits 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 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: Sunday 07 December 2025 Interview Date: Tuesday 16 December 2025 For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Annabelle Hughes, School Manager on A.Hughes2@uos.ac.uk 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.