Job Description
Job description
People and Culture Division
Project Administrative Assistant
Ref: SC4748
Starting salary from £23,581 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £25,433 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Administrative Assistant to join the People & Culture Division to support the delivery of people projects.
You will work closely with the HR Business Partnering Team to support all ongoing project work and provide support to the senior leadership team within People & Culture. Key duties include a range of administrative tasks such as developing and maintaining spreadsheets and information logs, creating and maintaining project documents, arranging meetings, minuting and coordinating actions, and acting as a first point of contact to provide guidance within established guidelines.
You will have previous experience of working in an administrative support role, as well as experience of coordinating administration, successfully working within deadlines, organising meetings and maintaining Excel data. You must be able to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner, with a consistently high level of attention to detail.
This full-time post is available on a fixed-term basis for up to 12 months. A secondment will be considered for internal candidates, and applicants should please ensure that a secondment will be possible with their Line Manager/Head of Department, before submitting a formal application.
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 working part-time, minimum 0.8FTE, 2+ hours per week will be considered. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
The University is strongly committed to providing an excellent student experience and research environment, and it is expected that all staff will be available on campus to carry out their duties during their working week in support of these goals. We have a hybrid-working policy which supports a mix of at home and on campus ‘hybrid’ working for many roles. For the majority of hybrid roles, the expectation is a minimum of 60% of working time will be spent physically present in the workplace.
Previous applicants need not apply.
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, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 2+ November 2026
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.
People and Culture Division
Project Administrative Assistant
Ref: SC4748
Starting salary from £23,581 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £25,433 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Administrative Assistant to join the People & Culture Division to support the delivery of people projects.
You will work closely with the HR Business Partnering Team to support all ongoing project work and provide support to the senior leadership team within People & Culture. Key duties include a range of administrative tasks such as developing and maintaining spreadsheets and information logs, creating and maintaining project documents, arranging meetings, minuting and coordinating actions, and acting as a first point of contact to provide guidance within established guidelines.
You will have previous experience of working in an administrative support role, as well as experience of coordinating administration, successfully working within deadlines, organising meetings and maintaining Excel data. You must be able to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner, with a consistently high level of attention to detail.
This full-time post is available on a fixed-term basis for up to 12 months. A secondment will be considered for internal candidates, and applicants should please ensure that a secondment will be possible with their Line Manager/Head of Department, before submitting a formal application.
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 working part-time, minimum 0.8FTE, 2+ hours per week will be considered. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
The University is strongly committed to providing an excellent student experience and research environment, and it is expected that all staff will be available on campus to carry out their duties during their working week in support of these goals. We have a hybrid-working policy which supports a mix of at home and on campus ‘hybrid’ working for many roles. For the majority of hybrid roles, the expectation is a minimum of 60% of working time will be spent physically present in the workplace.
Previous applicants need not apply.
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, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 2+ November 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 Project 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.
