About the role

The Dyson School of Design Engineering is seeking a highly organised and proactive Staff and Finance Administrator to support the administration of staff and research finance within the School. This is a varied and collaborative role, working closely with the Senior Staff and Finance Administrator, Research and Finance Manager, Academic Staff, and wider administrative teams.

You will act as a key point of contact for staff and finance-related queries, ensuring a professional, customer-focused service. The role requires a strong understanding of HR and finance processes, compliance requirements, and the ability to communicate policies clearly and effectively.

Apply if you are looking for exposure to a wide range of people and research finance processes, and a role where you can make a tangible impact on staff experience and operational efficiency.

What you would be doing

Key Responsibilities:

Staff Administration

Support and administer all aspects of the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with policies and data protection regulations

Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes

Deliver engaging inductions for research staff and support onboarding across the School

Act as the first point of contact for staff and visitors, resolving or escalating queries as needed

Support processes relating to fixed-term contracts, contingent workers, visiting staff, and casual workers

Promote and uphold Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and data protection compliance

Research and Finance

Support compliance with founder policies, including audit requirements

Maintain accurate financial records, databases, and reporting systems

Administrate project timesheets and ensure timely and compliant submissions

Assist with staff costings to manage budgets effectively and prevent over/underspend

Identify process improvements and contribute to operational efficiency across finance systems

What we are looking for

You will be educated to degree level or have relevant equivalent experience and have experienced in administrative roles, ideally within HR and / or finance in higher education.

You will have the ability to report financial information to financial and non-financial staff and will be:

highly organised with excellent attention to detail,

a confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills,

able to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities, and

adaptable and willing to learn.

What we can offer you

The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.

Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).

Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.

Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.