The School of Physics and Astronomy excels in both research and teaching and is internationally renowned.    

We are seeking a well-organised and self-motivated Teaching Administrator to join our Professional Services team. The role holder will provide high-quality support to our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within the School.    

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a busy administrative role, be a strong and supportive team member and equally able to work independently. You will have a good general education and a sound working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Email, using the internet, and have the confidence and ability to learn new IT systems and databases. The ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload whilst dealing with enquiries is essential.

Previous experience of working in a higher education setting would be advantageous but is not essential.     The successful candidate will be committed to the provision of high-quality service, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and have a pro-active and professional approach to work.    

The post holder will be required to work Monday-Friday in the office.  

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A range of family friendly policies 
• 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/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives 

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Ms Lesley Aitken, School Manager, email: lma1@st-andrews.ac.uk, Tel: 01334 463100.

Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.  

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

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 hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk. 

This post will be based in the School of Physics and Astronomy on the North Haugh in St Andrews.

Closing Date: 5th April 2024             

Please quote ref: CG2099RH           

Further Particulars : CG2099RH FP's.doc

School of Physics and Astronomy

Salary: £23,220 - £25,138

Start Date: As soon as possible