Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
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Department
Estates
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Position Type
Fixed Term, Permanent
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Duration
1 x Permanent and 1 x Fixed Term contract until 31st July 2027
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Salary
£26,093 to £26,707 per annum
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About the Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries about the role, please contact Michelle Harrison (Business Support Operations Lead) at
[email protected]
Flexible Working
We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.
We welcome applications from candidates seeking a minimum of 30 hours per week over 4 days (0.82 FTE).
We are recruiting for two posts, one permanent and one 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Estates Department at the University of Warwick for a proactive and customer focused Business Support Assistant.
As part of the Business Support Team, you will play an important role in helping the Estates Department operate efficiently and effectively. The team provides a wide range of business support across Estates.
This is a varied and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to work with teams across the Department, building relationships with a wide range of colleagues while developing your business support expertise within a professional and supportive environment.
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About You
As a Business Support Assistant, you will provide administrative and operational support to a designated area of the Estates Department, whilst contributing to the wider Business Support Team's objectives. You will help coordinate a range of activities, support departmental processes, maintain accurate records and provide excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
You will be responsible for managing a variety of day-to-day business support activities, including meeting administration, responding to enquiries, maintaining documentation and records, supporting HR processes, and assisting with data management and reporting. The role also requires flexibility to support other teams and priorities across the Department when required.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
Experience of providing administrative or business support within a busy working environment.
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work to competing deadlines.
A strong customer service focus and the ability to respond professionally to a range of enquiries.
Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Word, Excel and Outlook, together with experience of maintaining electronic records and databases.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
The ability to work independently, use initiative and contribute effectively as part of a collaborative team.
The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally and appropriately.
A flexible approach and willingness to support a variety of business activities across the Estates Department.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the
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About the Department
This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, professional and supportive team at the heart of the Estates Department. The successful candidate will report to a Business Support Officer and work closely with colleagues across the wider Business Support Team to deliver a high-quality service to Estates customers and stakeholders.
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About the University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
- World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
** Research Excellence Framework 2021
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How to Apply
Closing Deadline: Sunday 16th August 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
To apply, please click APPLY below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include two attachments:
CV
Cover Letter
These should:
Outline employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
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Right to Work in the UK
We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.
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