3528526BT - Senior Administrative Officer


Company:	University of Southampton
Salary:	£31,861 to £36,320 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southampton, SO17 1BJ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	28 Oct 2026

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Summary

The Student Experience Directorate within the University of Southampton is a diverse group of services. Providing the very best student experience is at the heart of everything we do.

This post presents an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated administrator to join our busy Exams and Assessment Team supporting the Faculty of Medicine. You will work as part of a successful team within the Faculty, with academic colleagues and colleagues across professional services to ensure effective and professional support for all aspects of the Faculty’s exams and assessment activities. Major elements of the post will be to ensure the smooth running of all processes related to all assessments including large scale practical exams, supporting the Board of Examiner process, releasing marks and managing data accurately.

You will be an excellent team player with a proven ability to work proactively and with excellent attention to detail. You will be well organised and adaptable, taking a proactive approach in reviewing processes and practices. Excellent communication, organisation and inter-personal skills are required as is a commitment to providing excellent customer service.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Wayne Kenchenten, Exams and Assessment Team Leader, W.Kenchenten@soton.ac.uk.

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, see gov.uk.

Apply by 11.59 pm UK time on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.

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