8 Education Administration jobs in the United Kingdom

Location: On-site at London Borough and Harbour Exchange Campuses

Salary: £43,000

Hours: Full Time: 9am – 5pm, Monday-Friday Occasional weekend and evening work required.

Department: Academic

Reporting to: Director (Academic) and Academic Deans (matrix management)

Responsible for: Academic Administrators

Overview:

The Academic Administration Manager provides a lead role in providing administrative support, primarily to academic staff, but also to the broader VCAD community, including the student body.

This role ensures the smooth running of academic programmes by supporting day-to-day administration, coordinating relevant schedules including timetables and managing records, and facilitating communication between departments, academic staff and students.

The position demands exceptional organisational skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic student-centred environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Academic Support Services

Provide administrative support for senior academic management staff, including managing professional diaries, arranging and managing meetings, liaising with external Partners and other stakeholder and assisting with the administration of various Academic Department human resource matters.

The post holder will assist Senior Academic Managers in the designing, recording, coordination and dissemination of teaching schedules and academic calendar events.

Contribute to the facilitation of the recording, maintenance and analysis of student information and data, including attendance records, engagement metrics, module and programme

evaluations, programme committees and other associated tasks as reasonably requested by the line manager.

Support the management of all course documentation, including programme and module specifications, reading lists, and programme handbooks.

2. Student Records and Data Management

Maintain accurate and confidential student records, where appropriate, and in accordance with VCAD policies and GDPR.

Use data management systems to generate and manage insights regarding timetables, staff reports and other appropriate coordination metrics.

3. Communication and Liaison

Act as the first point of contact for academic staff regarding basic academic queries and information.

Liaise between departments, faculty members, and students to facilitate the exchange of information and updates on academic matters.

Ensure accurate and timely communication of academic policies, deadlines, and announcements to students and staff.

4. Event Coordination

Assist, as appropriate, in organising and delivering academic-related events such as induction sessions, open days, graduation ceremonies, and academic workshops.

Working alongside colleagues, coordinate appropriate operational aspects of VCAD’s academic delivery, such as room bookings, audio-visual requirements and resource management to help ensure the success of VCAD.

5. Policy and Compliance

Alongside senior Academic Management colleagues, ensure compliance with VCAD and our Partners’ policies and procedures, particularly regarding academic regulations and other essential regulatory responsibilities.

Support and advise academic staff in implementing and adhering to these quality assurance processes.

6. General Administrative Support

Manage day-to-day administrative tasks, such as maintaining office information systems and the management of lecturer and classroom availability. In collaboration with Senior Academic Manager/s the post holder oversee day to day timetable and classroom provision and coordinate with IT regarding technical needs.

7. Staff Management Responsibilities

The holder of the Academic Administration post will have line management responsibility for the Academic Administration Officers assigned to them.

8. Providing Administrative Support

Provide administrative support to Director (Academic) and Academic Deans as reasonably required.

Qualifications & Experience: Essential (E) Desirable (D)

• Experience in a responsible administrative role, ideally within higher education. (E)
• Confidence and ability to manage and communicate complex written information including reports and presentations. (E)
• Proficiency in the use of appropriate data management systems such as Excel for scheduling, formatting, and report generation. (E)
• Experience of supervising staff, training and developing individuals and team building (E)
• Ability to analyse and solve problems with an appreciation of longer-term implications (E)
• Communication skills, ability to positively influence and negotiate with colleagues (E)
• Excellent organisation and time management skills to plan and organise administrative activities. (E)
• Ability to utilise a range of digital platforms, in particular Microsoft Office / 365. (E)
• Knowledge of Academic Processes and Higher Education regulations in England. (E)
• A willingness to engage in Higher Education focused Professional Development (E)
• Experience of Managing and Developing Staff. (D)
• An understanding and awareness of GDPR. (D)
• Knowledge of the Higher Education sector (D)

Benefits:

• Annual leave (7.2 weeks including bank holidays)
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Company Sick Policy
• Statutory maternity/paternity pays.
• Career development opportunities
• Training and self-development opportunities.
• Gym membership discounts
• Retail discount schemes
• Cinema discounts
• Grocery discounts
• Cycle to work
• Investing and savings opportunities
• Financial wellbeing – personal debt advise.
• Financial wellbeing education
• My Mind Pal (mental fitness)

Location: On-site at London Borough and Harbour Exchange Campuses

Salary: £43,000

Hours: Full Time: 9am – 5pm, Monday-Friday Occasional weekend and evening work required.

Department: Academic

Reporting to: Director (Academic) and Academic Deans (matrix management)

Responsible for: Academic Administrators

Overview:

The Academic Administration Manager provides a lead role in providing administrative support, primarily to academic staff, but also to the broader VCAD community, including the student body.

This role ensures the smooth running of academic programmes by supporting day-to-day administration, coordinating relevant schedules including timetables and managing records, and facilitating communication between departments, academic staff and students.

The position demands exceptional organisational skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic student-centred environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Academic Support Services

Provide administrative support for senior academic management staff, including managing professional diaries, arranging and managing meetings, liaising with external Partners and other stakeholder and assisting with the administration of various Academic Department human resource matters.

The post holder will assist Senior Academic Managers in the designing, recording, coordination and dissemination of teaching schedules and academic calendar events.

Contribute to the facilitation of the recording, maintenance and analysis of student information and data, including attendance records, engagement metrics, module and programme

evaluations, programme committees and other associated tasks as reasonably requested by the line manager.

Support the management of all course documentation, including programme and module specifications, reading lists, and programme handbooks.

2. Student Records and Data Management

Maintain accurate and confidential student records, where appropriate, and in accordance with VCAD policies and GDPR.

Use data management systems to generate and manage insights regarding timetables, staff reports and other appropriate coordination metrics.

3. Communication and Liaison

Act as the first point of contact for academic staff regarding basic academic queries and information.

Liaise between departments, faculty members, and students to facilitate the exchange of information and updates on academic matters.

Ensure accurate and timely communication of academic policies, deadlines, and announcements to students and staff.

4. Event Coordination

Assist, as appropriate, in organising and delivering academic-related events such as induction sessions, open days, graduation ceremonies, and academic workshops.

Working alongside colleagues, coordinate appropriate operational aspects of VCAD’s academic delivery, such as room bookings, audio-visual requirements and resource management to help ensure the success of VCAD.

5. Policy and Compliance

Alongside senior Academic Management colleagues, ensure compliance with VCAD and our Partners’ policies and procedures, particularly regarding academic regulations and other essential regulatory responsibilities.

Support and advise academic staff in implementing and adhering to these quality assurance processes.

6. General Administrative Support

Manage day-to-day administrative tasks, such as maintaining office information systems and the management of lecturer and classroom availability. In collaboration with Senior Academic Manager/s the post holder oversee day to day timetable and classroom provision and coordinate with IT regarding technical needs.

7. Staff Management Responsibilities

The holder of the Academic Administration post will have line management responsibility for the Academic Administration Officers assigned to them.

8. Providing Administrative Support

Provide administrative support to Director (Academic) and Academic Deans as reasonably required.

Qualifications & Experience: Essential (E) Desirable (D)

• Experience in a responsible administrative role, ideally within higher education. (E)
• Confidence and ability to manage and communicate complex written information including reports and presentations. (E)
• Proficiency in the use of appropriate data management systems such as Excel for scheduling, formatting, and report generation. (E)
• Experience of supervising staff, training and developing individuals and team building (E)
• Ability to analyse and solve problems with an appreciation of longer-term implications (E)
• Communication skills, ability to positively influence and negotiate with colleagues (E)
• Excellent organisation and time management skills to plan and organise administrative activities. (E)
• Ability to utilise a range of digital platforms, in particular Microsoft Office / 365. (E)
• Knowledge of Academic Processes and Higher Education regulations in England. (E)
• A willingness to engage in Higher Education focused Professional Development (E)
• Experience of Managing and Developing Staff. (D)
• An understanding and awareness of GDPR. (D)
• Knowledge of the Higher Education sector (D)

Benefits:

• Annual leave (7.2 weeks including bank holidays)
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Company Sick Policy
• Statutory maternity/paternity pays.
• Career development opportunities
• Training and self-development opportunities.
• Gym membership discounts
• Retail discount schemes
• Cinema discounts
• Grocery discounts
• Cycle to work
• Investing and savings opportunities
• Financial wellbeing – personal debt advise.
• Financial wellbeing education
• My Mind Pal (mental fitness)

Location: On-site at London Borough and Harbour Exchange Campuses

Salary: £43,000

Hours: Full Time: 9am – 5pm, Monday-Friday Occasional weekend and evening work required.

Department: Academic

Reporting to: Director (Academic) and Academic Deans (matrix management)

Responsible for: Academic Administrators

Overview:

The Academic Administration Manager provides a lead role in providing administrative support, primarily to academic staff, but also to the broader VCAD community, including the student body.

This role ensures the smooth running of academic programmes by supporting day-to-day administration, coordinating relevant schedules including timetables and managing records, and facilitating communication between departments, academic staff and students.

The position demands exceptional organisational skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic student-centred environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Academic Support Services

Provide administrative support for senior academic management staff, including managing professional diaries, arranging and managing meetings, liaising with external Partners and other stakeholder and assisting with the administration of various Academic Department human resource matters.

The post holder will assist Senior Academic Managers in the designing, recording, coordination and dissemination of teaching schedules and academic calendar events.

Contribute to the facilitation of the recording, maintenance and analysis of student information and data, including attendance records, engagement metrics, module and programme

evaluations, programme committees and other associated tasks as reasonably requested by the line manager.

Support the management of all course documentation, including programme and module specifications, reading lists, and programme handbooks.

2. Student Records and Data Management

Maintain accurate and confidential student records, where appropriate, and in accordance with VCAD policies and GDPR.

Use data management systems to generate and manage insights regarding timetables, staff reports and other appropriate coordination metrics.

3. Communication and Liaison

Act as the first point of contact for academic staff regarding basic academic queries and information.

Liaise between departments, faculty members, and students to facilitate the exchange of information and updates on academic matters.

Ensure accurate and timely communication of academic policies, deadlines, and announcements to students and staff.

4. Event Coordination

Assist, as appropriate, in organising and delivering academic-related events such as induction sessions, open days, graduation ceremonies, and academic workshops.

Working alongside colleagues, coordinate appropriate operational aspects of VCAD’s academic delivery, such as room bookings, audio-visual requirements and resource management to help ensure the success of VCAD.

5. Policy and Compliance

Alongside senior Academic Management colleagues, ensure compliance with VCAD and our Partners’ policies and procedures, particularly regarding academic regulations and other essential regulatory responsibilities.

Support and advise academic staff in implementing and adhering to these quality assurance processes.

6. General Administrative Support

Manage day-to-day administrative tasks, such as maintaining office information systems and the management of lecturer and classroom availability. In collaboration with Senior Academic Manager/s the post holder oversee day to day timetable and classroom provision and coordinate with IT regarding technical needs.

7. Staff Management Responsibilities

The holder of the Academic Administration post will have line management responsibility for the Academic Administration Officers assigned to them.

8. Providing Administrative Support

Provide administrative support to Director (Academic) and Academic Deans as reasonably required.

Qualifications & Experience: Essential (E) Desirable (D)

• Experience in a responsible administrative role, ideally within higher education. (E)
• Confidence and ability to manage and communicate complex written information including reports and presentations. (E)
• Proficiency in the use of appropriate data management systems such as Excel for scheduling, formatting, and report generation. (E)
• Experience of supervising staff, training and developing individuals and team building (E)
• Ability to analyse and solve problems with an appreciation of longer-term implications (E)
• Communication skills, ability to positively influence and negotiate with colleagues (E)
• Excellent organisation and time management skills to plan and organise administrative activities. (E)
• Ability to utilise a range of digital platforms, in particular Microsoft Office / 365. (E)
• Knowledge of Academic Processes and Higher Education regulations in England. (E)
• A willingness to engage in Higher Education focused Professional Development (E)
• Experience of Managing and Developing Staff. (D)
• An understanding and awareness of GDPR. (D)
• Knowledge of the Higher Education sector (D)

Benefits:

• Annual leave (7.2 weeks including bank holidays)
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Company Sick Policy
• Statutory maternity/paternity pays.
• Career development opportunities
• Training and self-development opportunities.
• Gym membership discounts
• Retail discount schemes
• Cinema discounts
• Grocery discounts
• Cycle to work
• Investing and savings opportunities
• Financial wellbeing – personal debt advise.
• Financial wellbeing education
• My Mind Pal (mental fitness)

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.

We have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world - which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.

The role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to join our Chief Student Officer's Directorate as Associate Director of Student and Academic Administration on an interim basis.

In this senior role, you will be accountable for developing and delivering high-performing services that underpin the University's Education and Student Experience strategies, supporting the entire student journey from enrolment to graduation. You will provide leadership to c.50 staff across student and academic administration, exams, graduation and awards, student records, fees, data and scheduling.

About you

We are looking for an exceptional candidate with the vision, expertise and leadership skills to deliver service excellence at scale. You will bring:

• Leadership experience in a large, complex organisation within higher education.
• Deep knowledge of student administration and academic registry functions, including student records systems, assessment processes, timetabling and regulatory compliance.
• A proven track record of leading transformational change and delivering user-focused solutions.
• Strong financial and people management skills, with experience managing large teams and budgets.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility and collaborate effectively with senior academic and professional colleagues.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join the University's senior professional services leadership team and make a lasting contribution to the success of our students and the academic community.

What we can offer

In addition to salary, you will receive a yearly incremental pay rise, generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), a generous pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

How to apply

Please upload a CV and covering letter to the university website explaining how your skills and experience match the roles essential criteria.

Interviews will be held in Guildford on 1st October.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

Further details

Job Details

Department

Registry - UniS Role

Location

Guildford

Salary

£58,225 to £63,606 per annum

Fixed Term (- July 2026)

Post Type

Full Time

Closing Date

23.59 hours BST on Monday 22 September 2025

Interview Date

Wednesday 01 October 2025

Reference

Establishment:
The Beckmead Trust
Location:
Croydon
Salary:
NJC Grade 5 SCP Outer London) £31,986 FTE - £32,931 FTE
Department:
Chaffinch Brook
Job Type:
Full Time

Closing Date:
24/10/ :55
Interview Date:
TBC
Start Date:
As soon as possible

Additional Information

Contract Type:
Permanent
Contract Term:
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Hours per Week:
36.00
Weeks per Year:
47.400
Pay Grade:
NJC Support Outer London | NJC13 - NJC15

Ref

Number of Posts

1

Grade

Grade 4 SCP 4-6 .

Salary

£24404 to £ 25183 Pro Rata term time only plus inset days

Term

Full-time.

Perm / FTC

Permanent.

Required

(ASAP ) .

Hours

37 hours a week.

Closing Date

06/10/2025.

Location

Nelson St Paul's Church Of England Primary School, Hibson Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0PY (407 on roll)

Tel:

School website:

Summary

The governors of St Paul's, Church of England primary school are looking to appoint a friendly, highly motivated and conscientious School Business Support Officer. Duties will be those included in the School Business Support Officer 2 Role Profile. Our school office is a busy, often challenging and dynamic part of our school community. Our School Business Support Officer is the first port of contact for visitors to the school.

Therefore, previous experience of working with the public, face to face within a school office environment is desirable.

You must be:

• Hardworking, with excellent communication and organisational skills
• Punctual, with a proven track record of excellent attendance
• Able to prioritise workloads
• Able to show initiative and work as part of a team Working hours: Monday to Friday - 8.00am to 4.00pm with a 30/45 minute lunch break.

This position is term time only plus inset days, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis. Please note St. Paul's School is an 'Aided' school very closely connected to the Church of England.

Therefore the ethos of the school is an overtly Christian one. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please ensure that you use the 'Blackburn Diocese Board of Education Application form for Non-teaching Posts' which is attached.

Please note that a faith reference is NOT essential. Applications without a faith reference will still be considered.

Closing date: 12 noon Monday 6th October 2025.

Essential Qualifications

Five GCSE's at Grade C or above (including English and Maths)

Essential Experience

• Experience and understanding of basic office based financial systems and accounting.
• Must be experienced in using Microsoft Office (including Excel).
• Working in an office environment.
  Good Customer Service skills

Desirable Experience

• Experience of banking and cash handling.
• Experience of working in a school setting.
  Experience of working with school systems e.g SIMS, Parent pay etc.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Kay Robinson , School Business Manager

Proposed Interview Date:

16/10/2025

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

20 hours a week

39 weeks per year

Required as soon as possible 

Somerset is a successful, vibrant, friendly open-plan nursery school, with a strong approach to team work and inclusion. 

A vacancy has arisen and we are seeking to appoint an energetic and committed Administration Assistant to complement our friendly and hard-working team.

The post is for 39 weeks, term time only plus 5 INSET Days.  

It is essential that you have recent experience of working in a school administrative role, and you must have an excellent level of IT skills with experience in Arbor and Access being desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential to deal with enquiries both over the phone and face to face. 

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school. Please ring to make an appointment with Rachel Rollerson, Federation Business Leader on . 

For further information and to apply please download an application and details below.

Completed applications to be returned to the school either by email - or post. 

Or for any further details please contact ­­the school on the telephone number above.

Closing Date: 31 October 2025 (at noon)

Interviews: Week commencing 10 November 2025

Pre-interview references will be sort

Previous applicants need not apply

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

This post is subject to a DBS check. 

 CVs are not accepted.

Somerset Nursery School and Children’s Centre

157-159 Battersea Church Road, 

London, SW11 3ND

Tel:

Fax:

Email: