The School of Management seeks to appoint a senior administrator to work closely with the Co-Heads of School, senior colleagues and administrative staff.  Key responsibilities of the role will include, but not be limited to: development and maintenance of administrative structures; systems and processes to underpin teaching and research; financial management; resource planning and allocation; human resource management including line management of a team of six and strategic, academic and operational planning.  

The successful candidate should be an experienced administrator with a clear understanding of academic procedures and culture.  A proven track record in delivering a high quality service to meet tight deadlines, the ability to work pro-actively, positively, flexibly and in a challenging but rewarding environment is essential.  

The post is available immediately.  

For more information please contact Professor Kevin Orr (kmo2@st-andrews.ac.uk) or Lorna Stevenson (las27@st-andrews.ac.uk).   

The University of St Andrews is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all, which is further demonstrated through its working on the Gender and Race Equality Charters and being awarded the Athena SWAN award for women in science, HR Excellence in Research Award and the LGBT Charter;  http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/. 

This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.  If you do not have permission to work in the UK, the University of St Andrews will not be able to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship from the UKVI for you to take up this post. All non EEA candidates must have valid immigration status and/or a UK visa valid in order to commence work at the University.  Applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications.   For further information on this please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

Please quote ref: AD5780MR

Closing Date: 10 November 2016 

Further Particulars: AD5780MR FPs.doc 

School of Management
Salary: £32,004 - £38,183 per annum
Start: As soon as possible