Administrator at University of Southampton

The role and you 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant and committed Public and Community Engagement team in a permanent administrative role. The role holder will be a key part of our administrative team, directly supporting our PERu-Civic-Community programme, administering the logistics and data management of the Festivals, Research Roadshow and Poetic Science programme, liaising with exhibitors and supporters and contributing to external communications. You will be supporting the delivery of strategic programme objectives, including the Arts and Humanities Festival and the Southampton Science and Engineering Festival (SOTSEF), a major event that draws 5000+ visitors and involves 800+ students, staff and community member exhibitors as well as the Bringing Research to Life Roadshow, Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival and other related events. 

You will be someone who has experience in and thrives in improving processes and systems, is highly organised, professional and comfortable engaging with people at all levels of the organisation to build and maintain productive relationships. A good foundation in Customer Service will be essential, with the ability to clearly communicate and listen to needs, both in person and digitally. 

What we can offer you 

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.