Administrator (Leicester, GB, LE1 9BH)

Administrator (Leicester, GB, LE1 9BH)

Job Reference:	415
Job Title:	Administrator
Job Location:	Gateway House

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-time

Employee Weekly Hours:

37.00

Salary:

£24,685.00 - £28,031.00

Closing Date:

26/04/2026

Main duties and responsibilities

De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally-minded institution with a relentless focus on delivering quality teaching and learning, and a campus-wide focus on providing a sector-leading student experience. A culturally rich university with a palpable commitment to the public good, it strives to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment where staff and students are able to thrive. The university is a vibrant, multicultural hub of learning, creativity and innovation that never surrenders to convention. Our success is built on a fantastic student experience coupled with award-winning teaching and world-class facilities that help students develop the skills and attitudes that employers demand.

The Faculty/Directorate

The Faculty of Technology, Arts and Culture is home to an extraordinary breadth of disciplines from Engineering to English, Computer Science to Fine Art, Drama to Media Production, and is one of the UK's leading Higher Education providers of creative disciplines. Working in a busy and dynamic administration team, we provide a professional support service to approximately 6000 students and academic staff across our 4 main buildings; the award-winning Vijay Patel Building, the Clephan Building and our Performing Arts Centre of Excellence, and the Queens Building.

Role

We are seeking enthusiastic and well-organised Administrator(s) to join our administration team. As a key member of the programme support team, you will play a vital role in supporting the smooth running of academic programmes and ensuring a positive student experience. Working under the guidance of Team Leaders and supporting Administrative Coordinators, you will take ownership of assigned tasks and deliver efficient, high-quality administrative support to students, academic colleagues, and internal departments.

You will be providing essential administrative support to staff and students within a designated School. As a key member of the programme administration team you will undertake a broad range of activities including providing support to assessment and registration processes, maintaining accurate student records, supporting with the servicing of committees, note taking at meetings, and providing general administrative support across the faculty office.

This role is on a full time, permanent basis.

Ideal Candidate(s)

You will bring excellent organisational skills, a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage a varied workload in a busy environment. With a proactive and flexible approach, you will enjoy working collaboratively as part of a wider team and demonstrate strong communication and customer service skills. Experience within an administrative role, particularly in higher education or a similar setting, would be advantageous, along with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and confidence in handling data and documentation accurately.

If you are committed to providing excellent administrative support and take pride in contributing to a positive student and staff experience, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

For more information about the role, please click here for the job description and person specification.

Competencies

Data Management

Document Preparation

Scheduling & Coordination

Customer Service

Process Improvement

Financial Administration

Compliance & Records Management

Resource Management

IT Proficiency

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Adaptability

Initiative

Honest and Compassionate

Innovative and Creative

Community Minded

De Montfort University is committed to providing a working and learning environment that enriches lives, supports individuals to reach their full potential, and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As an educator and shaper of society, the university aims to role model positive behaviors both within the university and to reflect the diversity of the wider community. As such we welcome applications from all potential candidates.

For general enquiries, please contact [email protected]