We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Administrative Assistant to join the Assessment Delivery team within the School of Medicine. This varied role supports the administration and delivery of Clinical and Professional Skills Assessments (CPSAs) and other practical assessments for undergraduate medical students.

Working closely with colleagues, students, examiners and education providers, you will coordinate a wide range of activities including examiner administration, assessment preparation, training events, data checking, meeting support and examination logistics. You will also support the financial administration associated with assessment delivery, including processing examiner payment claims, raising purchase orders, receiving goods and services through the University's finance systems, and coordinating catering and other operational requirements. Working accurately and efficiently, you will help ensure that assessment activities are supported by effective financial processes and robust record keeping. In addition, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of assessments on examination days, helping to ensure a professional and positive experience for students, examiners and colleagues alike

About the team-

You will join a friendly and collaborative Assessment Delivery team within the Education Centre. The team is responsible for administering and delivering a range of assessments that support student progression throughout the medical programme. During busy assessment periods, team members work together to ensure examinations, results processing and related activities are delivered efficiently and to a high standard. The team will be largely based in the Clinical Exams Centre.

About you-

You will have excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. You will be confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders and capable of handling sensitive information with discretion. Experience of working in an office environment, using Microsoft Office applications, responding to enquiries and working to deadlines is essential. You will also be proactive, adaptable and committed to delivering excellent customer service.

What we offer-

We offer a friendly, diverse and supportive working environment together with opportunities for professional development. You will benefit from a generous holiday allowance, Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year. Access to a wide range of staff benefits and discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, travel schemes and excellent pension provision. As part of a leading university, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to an important area of student education and assessment.

What next-

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy, please click 'Apply Now’ and complete your application.

This is a full-time, permanent position working 36.25 hours per week, based across the Medical School and Jubilee Campus. For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Chloe Marshall chloe.marshall@nottingham.ac.uk Applications sent directly to email addresses will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 17 Aug 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only.

We are looking for a dynamic, professional and proactive individual who will provide high quality, customer-focussed support to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Research Ethics Committee (FMHS REC). You will provide efficient administrative support for the FMHS REC, enabling the Committee to maintain the highest standards of research integrity, rigor, and excellence. You will manage the workflow of the FMHS REC, provide advice to applicants, monitor and manage research ethics applications, and work proactively with FMHS REC members and other professional services to develop and maintain clear processes. You will communicate with staff and students to provide specialist guidance and support. 

To enable the above, you will have strong operational and organisational skills, particularly relating to process establishment and workflow management. You will be an able communicator, who can work as part of a team and also take initiative to provide advice and specialist support. You will have an understanding of the research lifecycle including knowledge of research governance and integrity requirements and processes. You will have the ability to risk assess, carefully review information and prioritise competing demands.

You will join the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Research and Knowledge Exchange Services team, which supports a diverse range of operational, strategic, and administrative activities across the spectrum of research activities of the Faculty. You will also have the following benefits available to you.

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.

Please contact Katie Belfield (katie.belfield@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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Closing Date: 27 Aug 2026
Category: Internal Only