Business Systems Senior Administrator (Internal Only, Fixed Term, Maternity Cover) Area PF Business Support Location University Park Salary £29,740 to £36,446 per annum (pro rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Closing Date Friday 02 October 2026 Interview Date Thursday 08 October 2026 Reference

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This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only. An opportunity has arisen for an existing University of Nottingham staff member to join the Business Support, Business Systems Team as Business Systems Senior Administrator. This role combines business systems administration with wider departmental support activities, providing an excellent development opportunity for candidates looking to broaden their experience across systems, process improvement, finance and operational administration. You will research, collate, organise, prepare, and edit material for inclusion in reports/documents. You will analyse operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; present findings to support decision-making; and develop dashboards, automated reports, and management information to improve operational insight. Candidates will also build working relationships with key contacts from other schools/departmental/work units and external bodies to support work activities, provide technical advice and help as required, and ensure the maintenance of equipment and licensing of current and future stock requirements within defined limits and devolved budget responsibility. To be considered for this role, candidates should hold an HNC or HND in a relevant subject, or have relevant experience and proven IT skills, including excellent knowledge in the use of Microsoft 365: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams, Power Platform and be approachable with the ability to build your own working relationships within the University and with external partners or suppliers. Further information on the experience and qualifications required for this post is available in the attached Role profile. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week). The expectation is that at least 2 days per week will be worked on-site. This is a fixed-term contract ending on 30/11/2027. Requests for secondment from internal candidates will be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

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Interviews Dates/Times:

In person interviews will be held on 8th October between 9am and 4pm.

Format:

There will be a 45-minute interview followed by a 1 hour Microsoft Excel and Power Automate technical assessment as shared with the advert.

Assessment Information:

Please see attached of the assessment criteria/guidance in advance. For general queries please contact Mita Anish or Jo Bugg at mita.anish@nottingham.ac.uk and jo.bugg@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to these email addresses will not be accepted. #LI-DNI #INT Email details to a friend Apply Online Further details: Job Description/Role Profile Technical Assessment

NHE2491626

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