Job Description
Job description
UEA Careers Service
Careers Administrative Assistant (part-time 0.8 FTE)
Ref: SC4737
Salary on appointment will be £23,581 per annum (pro rata), with an annual increment up to £25,433 per annum (pro rata)
The UEA Careers Service delivers a range of services and extensive support to develop Graduate Success and Employability.
Your role will be to provide an efficient and high-quality administrative and office management service to the Careers leadership team and the wider service, as well as supporting the wider leadership of Employability at UEA. You will support regular reporting and business processes in a collaborative and supportive team.
Applicants will have excellent communication and organisational skills; be able to manage conflicting priorities in a calm manner and be an effective team worker. You will be required to handle information that is of a sensitive and/or confidential nature.
The CareerCentral team are currently working in a hybrid capacity with the majority of our time based on campus, mainly in our shared office in the UEA Library. You may be called upon to support teams across Careers and in other relevant activities of the University.
The post is available immediately on a part-time 0.8 FTE, indefinite basis.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part-time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
• 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days, pro rata for part-time.
• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, public transport discounts and childcare and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes where eligible.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 11 October 2026
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.
UEA Careers Service
Careers Administrative Assistant (part-time 0.8 FTE)
Ref: SC4737
Salary on appointment will be £23,581 per annum (pro rata), with an annual increment up to £25,433 per annum (pro rata)
The UEA Careers Service delivers a range of services and extensive support to develop Graduate Success and Employability.
Your role will be to provide an efficient and high-quality administrative and office management service to the Careers leadership team and the wider service, as well as supporting the wider leadership of Employability at UEA. You will support regular reporting and business processes in a collaborative and supportive team.
Applicants will have excellent communication and organisational skills; be able to manage conflicting priorities in a calm manner and be an effective team worker. You will be required to handle information that is of a sensitive and/or confidential nature.
The CareerCentral team are currently working in a hybrid capacity with the majority of our time based on campus, mainly in our shared office in the UEA Library. You may be called upon to support teams across Careers and in other relevant activities of the University.
The post is available immediately on a part-time 0.8 FTE, indefinite basis.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part-time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
• 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days, pro rata for part-time.
• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, public transport discounts and childcare and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes where eligible.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 11 October 2026
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Careers Administrative Assistant position is now open for candidates interested in the Office Assistant Jobs sector. This role in Norwich offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Office Assistant Jobs is a plus.
