Your new company
An established and highly regarded Higher Education institution is seeking an experienced Senior Administrator to join their team on an interim basis. This is a fast-paced, data-driven environment where administrative support plays a critical role in enabling operational efficiency and supporting key academic and professional services functions.
Your new role
This is not a typical administrative role - you'll be heavily involved in managing, analysing, and improving data processes across the department.
You will:
* Provide high-level administrative support to senior stakeholders
* Manage and manipulate large datasets using Excel
* Produce accurate reports, dashboards, and insights to support decision-making
* Use advanced Excel functions (including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables) to cleanse and analyse data
* Support process improvements and streamline administrative workflows
* Act as a key liaison across internal teams, ensuring information is accurate and up to date
What you'll need to succeed
* Proven experience in a Senior Administrator / Coordinator / Officer-level role
* Strong background within Higher Education, public sector or complex organisations (preferred)
* Advanced Excel skills are essential - including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data analysis
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
* High attention to detail with the ability to manage large volumes of data
* Confident stakeholder engagement skills
* Ability to hit the ground running in a busy, deadline-driven environment
Availability is key: You must be immediately available or coming to the end of your current contract.
What you'll get in return
* Competitive rate of pay
* Hybrid working
* Opportunity to work within a well-respected Higher Education institution
* Immediate start with a streamlined interview process
* Exposure to high-impact projects and data-led initiatives
* Potential for contract extension depending on workload and performance
What you need to do now
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