Business Administrator


Company:	University of Sheffield
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sheffield, S10 2TN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	8 Oct 2026

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Summary

University of Sheffield

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a Business Administrator to join our Campus and Commercial Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, proactive individual with strong administrative skills.

About You

You will have a good general standard of education (GCSE or equivalent) with strong numeracy and literacy skills. You’ll be confident using IT systems, particularly Google suite products and Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel, and comfortable dealing with a wide range of support needs, particularly servicing meetings.

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience working within busy office environments and demonstrates strong customer service and communication skills. You will balance multiple tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail. With the opportunity to work effectively both independently and as part of a team you will bring initiative, flexibility and a positive, solution-focused approach.

About Campus & Commercial Services

In Commercial Services we employ approximately 650 staff and deliver a wide range of services that support the student experience! We manage over 6,000 bed spaces across a diverse portfolio, playing a vital role throughout the student journey—from Open Days through to graduation.

Campus Services provides Soft Facilities Management Services along with Commercial Services and in particular Print & Creative Services (PCS), that supports the University’s core business of teaching and research by delivery of a professional design, printing and finishing service which supports academic faculties and Professional Services to enable the University to achieve its strategic objectives.

Our Commitment

The University of Sheffield is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to inclusive recruitment practices. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

We also encourage all staff to support ethical decision-making and embed sustainability into everyday working practices.

What We Offer

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

Find out more at sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits and join us to become part of something special.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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