Department Administrator (Full Time, Permanent)

Harper Adams University are looking for a full time Administrator within our Engineering Department. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing confidential executive support for the Head of Department, their Leadership Team, and the Staff and Students within the Department. The role requires a professional individual who is versatile, organised and can prioritise a demanding varied workload with keen attention to detail.

Experience/Qualification required

• Working in a busy office interacting with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Organising an office's documentation so that it can efficiently achieve its objectives
• Executing purchasing processes in accordance with a company procurement policy
• Booking travel and accommodation
• Taking and distributing precise notes and minutes in a range of meeting sizes and situations
• Excellent communication, Customer service & relationship building skills
• Assertiveness, ability to be proactive & use your reasoned initiative
• Problem solving & attention to detail

If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion, please contact Rebecca Stone via email at

For further information about the University or to see full job description, please click the 'Apply' button above.

Application Procedure:

All applications should be completed and submitted using the Harper Adams e-Recruitment programme at to be completed no later than midnight on Thursday 24 July 2025.

Please note that interviews will take place week commencing 4th August 2025.

Should you require any adjustments to complete your application for this role then please contact

If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa in the UK, please follow this link which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK and details about eligibility for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

£25,733 to £27,644 per annum. Grade 5