Details
Reference number
431725
Salary
£26,276
Plus generous Civil Service defined benefit pension
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
Job grade
Other
Contract type
Permanent
Fixed term
Length of employment
12 Month fixed term
Type of role
Administration / Corporate Support
Working pattern
Full-time
Number of jobs available
2
Contents
* Location
* About the job
* Benefits
* Things you need to know
* Apply and further information
Location
Lime Kiln Close. Stoke Gifford Filton Abbey Wood BRISTOL
About the job
Job summary
Team Administrator
Salary: £26,276
Location: Bristol
Plus generous Civil Service defined benefit pension
Permanent and 12 month fixed term opportunity available
About us:
The Office for Students (OfS) is the independent regulator of higher education in England. We aim to ensure that every student, whatever their background, has a fulfilling experience of higher education that enriches their lives and careers.
Job description
About the role:
The administrative resource unit (ARU) is a large team of professional administrators who provide a range of admin support across the organisation.
The aim of the role 'Team Administrator' is to provide support to teams, primarily in a specific Directorate, and work flexibly across the organisation in line with business needs.
Key responsibilities include:
* managing enquiries (internal and external) to ensure information reaches the right people to respond;
* providing team support by arranging team meetings and taking notes when required;
* following processes and procedures;
* arranging travel;
* budget administration.
The role requires engagement with stakeholders to ensure that the relevant team receives appropriate administrative support.
Person specification
About you:
* You will be proactive with excellent organisational and administrative skills.
* Experience of Microsoft Office programs, Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams are essential.
* Experience of using multiple inboxes and calendars, note and minute taking is preferrable.
* Experience of budget administration is desirable.
* You will have customer service focus, and be confident in engaging with the public through calls and emails, as well as with a wide range of internal stakeholders.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £26,276, Office for Students contributes £7,612 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
* Learning and development tailored to your role
* An environment with flexible working options
* A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
* A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Things you need to know
Selection process details
Application process
There are 3 online application questions to complete, alongside providing a summary of your career to date, which will allow you to demonstrate your relevant experience.
Working for us
The OfS regulates the higher education sector on behalf of all students. We value diversity and the wealth of perspectives, experience and ideas that it brings to our work, and we strive to embed equality of opportunity in everything we do.
We recruit based on fair and open competition and welcome applications from candidates regardless of age, disability, race and ethnicity, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
At the OfS, we recognise that flexibility can enable people to work more effectively. A set of organisation-wide principles shape our approach to flexible and hybrid working, which our teams then use as guidance on how they deliver their business goals. This would usually mean working from the office for two or three days in a typical week.
To attract the widest possible field of qualified applicants, flexible working and part time working apply to this role.
In addition, our Total Reward Framework offers a range of benefits to suit your way of life. These include comprehensive learning and development, annual leave starting at 25 days per year (plus public holidays), access to the highly regarded Civil Service pension scheme and a variety of health benefits.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 16 October at noon
Interviews: Thursday 23 October and Friday 24 October
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
* UK nationals
* nationals of the Republic of Ireland
* nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
* nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
* nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
* individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
* Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
Working for the Civil Service
Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .
Apply and further information
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Further information
Careers - Office for Students