The University of Bedfordshire is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and proactive Faculty Executive Administrator. The post holder will be part of a dynamic team providing administrative support to the Business School in the University.
Duties will be varied from organising meetings and taking notes, organising staff conference attendance, travel and accommodation, administering staff temporary contracts, working with the Heads of School and members of staff, raising finance requests, settling in new members of staff. Ability to effectively coordinate and deliver a diverse programme of events, working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders across Faculties, the University, Schools and Colleges. Also, the role will include providing cover for other administrators’ annual leave and other absences as requested.
The successful candidate will hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience in administration. They will have experience of office-based administrative activities and will be familiar with the use of IT platforms such as Microsoft Office.
The successful candidate will possess the ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing and by email, and by telephone and will be able to work effectively with different categories and levels of staff and to empathise with people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. If you are well-organised and able to manage your time well and enjoy working with people, then you are encouraged to apply for this role.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dawn Wright via [email protected].
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 28 July 2026.
For a full job description and person specification,
The post will be based in Luton (with travel to other campuses as required)
The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.
At the University of Bedfordshire, inclusivity is a key University value, and we are committed to creating an environment in which we celebrate and value the diversity of our staff and student community and provide fair opportunity and outcomes for all.
We recognise that diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent and benefit from opportunities that the diversity of talent and thought creates.
We, therefore, particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the University of Bedfordshire’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds (particularly in roles in grades 7 and above), disabled people; LGBTQ+ people; and women in some senior grades.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
We offer a range of employee benefits including a generous pension and annual leave entitlement, free fitness classes and gym membership, flexible working arrangements, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies.
To Apply
Please visit our website www.beds.ac.uk/jobs.
For any enquires, contact People & Culture via email at P&[email protected]
Please note a Curriculum Vitae will only be accepted if accompanied by a fully completed University application form.
