School Administrator


Company:	Keele University
Salary:	from £24,179 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newport, TF10 8NB
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 1 day remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Oct 2026
Closing date:	8 Nov 2026

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Summary

This post represents an exciting opportunity to join the Business Operations Team at Harper & Keele Veterinary School. The School is responsible for the delivery of the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery programme.

The role holder will contribute to the development of the Business Operations Team functions and support the School as it grows. You will be working in a small team, providing efficient and high-quality administrative support across operational activities to both students and staff.

The role will be based primarily at Harper Adams University but will require occasional travel between Keele and Harper Adams campuses.

The Benefit

The School 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 (Keele campus only)

• 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

Both Harper Adams University and Keele University are committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

Harper & Keele Veterinary School launched in 2020 with our first cohort of students. Combining the extensive resources and excellence at Harper Adams and Keele universities has created a rich and authentic environment for veterinary education and research, with both institutions recognised for their excellent student experience, strong community spirit, and high-quality teaching.

Combining a strong pedigree in animal sciences, veterinary nursing, veterinary physiotherapy, and agricultural sustainability at Harper Adams University with the established reputation that Keele University proudly boasts in life sciences and human medicine, the School's model of veterinary education has strategic partnership at its very core.

Staff and students at the Vet School uniquely benefit from two highly successful institutions, drawing on the resources at each campus and a network of partner veterinary practices and industry partners.

Further information can be found at harperkeelevetschool.ac.uk.

Keele University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN charter, and values equality and diversity across our workforce. We strive to ensure that our workforce is representative of broader society, and therefore, we would actively welcome applications from all genders for this role.

Both universities value equality 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

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

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Alyson Citrine (a.citrine@hkvets.ac.uk). Applications to this address will not be accepted.

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