University administrator

Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Location: Birmingham Central
Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week), 2-3 days on campus, remainder working from home
Salary: £12.90 per hour

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Administrative Assistant to support the Student and Academic Services team for a 12-week period. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic environment and provide essential support to ensure smooth delivery of key operational and administrative processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to ensure accurate and timely completion of tasks
• Organise, service, and take minutes for meetings and committees
• Book staff travel in line with university procedures and budget approvals
• Support onboarding of temporary workers, including paperwork, right-to-work checks, and HR liaison
• Maintain right-to-work records in line with legal and university standards
• Raise and monitor purchase orders, liaising with suppliers and finance teams
• Assist with post and parcel management, including logging and distribution
• Arrange room bookings and logistics for meetings, events, and visitors

Essential Criteria

• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Confident communicator with a range of stakeholders
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
• Understanding of office systems including purchase orders and records

Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.