- Departmental Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Departmental Administrator will play a key role as a member of a highly professional administrative group responsible for servicing the work of the faculty. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Faculty Operations to ensure delivery of excellent support services to the students and staff of the faculty. You will be expected to take a lead role in providing programme and general administration of the Department, offering support and advice to the programme administrators, academic staff and students on a variety of issues. The successful candidate will have previous experience of working in an administrative role and we would value experience gained in a Higher Education environment, but this is not essential. You will have excellent communication skills and be confident in interacting with colleagues at all levels. Organised and flexible in your approach, you will have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
One of our core values is ‘individuals matter’. As an employee at the University of Winchester, we are committed to your wellbeing and development. You will have access to a wide range of benefits and support including:
- Hybrid working policy
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Holiday entitlement of 21 days per year rising by 5 days after 5 years’ service and the option to buy extra leave up to a maximum of 35 days
- Discounts at many retailers, restaurants and entertainment
- Free wellbeing events including weekly exercise classes
- Contributory pension scheme
- On site gym and sports facilities
Interview Date: To be confirmed
We delight in diversity in our workforce and seek others that share this value
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for - Departmental Administrator roles across University of Winchester's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,285 - £27,131 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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