People Services Operations Administrator


Company:	Keele University
Salary:	£25,422
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Newcastle, ST5 5BG
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Jul 2026
Closing date:	9 Aug 2026

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Summary

This post represents an exciting opportunity for a motivated team member to join a team of staff in Keele University’s People and Organisational Development Directorate. The Directorate is responsible for delivering a high-quality, responsive people service that supports colleagues and managers across the full employee lifecycle – from recruitment and onboarding through to development, wellbeing and organisational change.

Our focus is on creating an inclusive, supportive and high-performing working environment where individuals can do their best work. We partner closely with leaders and teams to develop capability, embed effective people practices and drive continuous improvement in how we work.

The team brings together expertise across Operations, Organisational Development, Resourcing, Employee Relations, Payroll and Pensions, EDI, and Policy. By combining efficient, customer-focused services with strategic insight, we ensure that our people processes are not only delivered effectively but also contribute to the organisation’s wider goals and long-term success.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)

• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave

• Excellent staff pension scheme

• Access to continued personal, professional and career development

• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery

• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site

• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high-quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Joe Natalello email: j.l.natalello@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 9th August 2026

Post reference: KU000005384

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