The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences is seeking to appoint a full-time Lead Teaching Administrator to work closely with the Director of Teaching, Examinations Officer, MSc Coordinators, Module Coordinators and Students. The post-holder will provide pro-active and professional administrative support to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of Undergraduate and Postgraduate education across the School.
The successful candidate will have exceptional organisational, administrative and communication skills, alongside strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working. They will be a self-starter who is able to plan, organise and prioritise their workload effectively in a busy and fast-paced environment. The role requires proactive engagement with students and staff across the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, as well as colleagues in other Schools and Units across the University.
Reporting to the School Manager, the post-holder will be expected to embrace change and contribute positively to the continuous improvement of School operations and the delivery of high-quality administrative support. A flexible, cooperative and solutions-focused approach will be essential to the role.
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
- Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
- 30 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays.
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Samantha Dixon, School Manager ([email protected])
At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.
We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on [email protected].
Closing Date: 24 August 2026
Please quote ref: CG1547DD
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Salary: £27,319 - £31,236 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible
