Senior Administrative Assistant

Full-time, 12-month fixed term contract.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to play a key role in supporting the dynamic administrative operations of the University’s Finance Office. This position offers hands‑on experience at the heart of a busy professional department, perfect for developing valuable skills and making a real impact.

The role provides comprehensive administrative support to the Finance Office, including HR processes such as recruitment, onboarding, coordinating training, maintaining records, and managing staff access and communications. You’ll also help organise events, update webpages and distribution lists, support with department communications, manage shared admin resources, and contribute to process improvements and project work.

About You

You will have previous administrative experience, be competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and enjoy learning how to use new systems. Strong attention to detail and the ability to keep track of your own workload and deadlines is imperative. You should hold excellent communication skills as you will be the first point of contact for enquiries for Finance Office Admin. 

About the Department

The University Finance office supports business planning and innovation to maximise the financial resources available to the University and create the long-term sustainable financial platform required for future growth. Finance staff across the University are networked as a professional community of expertise.  You will be supported to continue your professional journey through access to Continuing Professional Development training opportunities, sector networks and regular Finance Office briefings. 

As a member of staff at Warwick you can enjoy a wide range of competitive benefits. Take a look at the benefits that are on offer, including an attractive pension scheme, a generous annual leave entitlement (including Christmas closure), family friendly policies, and discounted Warwick Sport membership.

The role is campus based however staff can opt to work under the Finance Office’s current hybrid policy where a maximum of 40% of time (2 days per week for full time staff; normally Tuesdays and Fridays) can be worked remotely. This is subject to review and operational requirements. Whilst in the induction phase you’ll be required to work 100% in the office. Further details are available on request or at interview stage. 

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.

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