Operations Officer

You will have A-levels or equivalent, or proven work experience in a relevant comparable role. You will possess strong IT, communication, and time-management skills, and be able to prioritise and manage your workload effectively.

Salary
£26,908 to £28,890 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience.

This position does not fulfil the UK Visas & Immigration sponsorship criteria for Skilled Worker, therefore we can only accept applications from candidates who already have the right to work in UK.

Are you looking for a role which underpins world leading research and teaching, and gives you the chance to make a positive difference?

As an Operations Officer in the Core Operations team, you will work flexibly across a range of processes and activities, to support the smooth operation of buildings, finances, Human Resources, governance, senior leadership team support and Health and Safety.

• Complete room checks and request minor works and repairs.
• Support office moves, including setting up workstations.
• Provide reception cover.
• Order equipment and maintain the asset register.
• Provide administrative support for finance-related processes.
• Undertake the role of Health and Safety Assistant.
• Provide administrative and operational support for HR-related processes.
• Support the senior leadership team, with tasks including organising meetings, travel bookings and disseminating information.
• Contribute towards continuous improvement work in the Core Operations Team and wider School

This role is available as a permanent contract. Hours are 21.75 per week and there can be some flexibility with the working pattern. The role holder will need to start by 9 am some mornings. The role will be predominantly based in the Dearing Building on Jubilee Campus, with limited scope for home working.

Area
Education

Location
Jubilee Campus

Closing Date
Sunday 18 October 2026

Reference
SOC2359526

Interview date: 5th November 2026

You will:

You will be someone who can thrive in a busy and varied role and who enjoys both desk-based and hands-on tasks.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Victoria McPherson-Davis, email victoria.mcpherson-davis@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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