Senior School Administrator

The School of Biology at the University of St Andrews is a multi-site School and one of the leading departments of Biology in the UK. To fully embrace our biodiversity, the School’s research and degree programmes cover all aspects of Biology, including Biomolecular Sciences, Cell and Systems Biology, Evolution and Animal Behaviour and Marine Biology.

An opportunity has arisen in the School of Biology to appoint a Senior School Administrator to provide a proactive, high quality administration service for the entire School of Biology. The post will be based in the Biomedical Sciences Research Complex (BSRC), Biomolecular Sciences Building (BMS) on the North Haugh, and responsible for ensuring appropriate delegation to School Administrators to provide for all school requirements. The post requires a proven level of administrative experience and proficiency, a confident, positive and constructive approach to leading people, and a commitment and willingness to work collaboratively.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Donna Pierz-Fennell, School Manager: biomanager@st-andrews.ac.uk, Prof. Terry Smith, BSRC Director: bsrcdir@st-andrews.ac.uk, or Dr. Tracey Gloster, BSRC Deputy Director: tmg@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

In accordance with the new immigration rules, it is with regret that this role does not meet the current suitability requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. The University encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of nationality and all applications received are assessed against the essential and desirable criteria listed in the further particulars. The successful candidate will have to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and where required, obtain the right to work in the UK without relying on University sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 26 June 2023

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School of Biology

Salary: £29,762 - £35,308 per annum (£30,487 - £36,024 per annum as of 1 August 2023)

Start Date: As soon as possible