Administrator (Built Environment Futures Assembly)

Administrator (Built Environment Futures Assembly)

Part time (14 hrs/wk), permanent

Remote place of work

Salary circa £26,000 FTE pa plus benefits

Applicants are required to submit a current CV, cover letter or email, and a Recruitment Check Form which can be found on our website. 

Built Environment Futures Assembly (BEFA) is a newly established initiative that aims to have a positive impact on shaping the built environment. We are seeking a proactive individual to support BEFA’s diverse activities, connecting with internal and external stakeholders and offering vital administrative support.

Day to day, you will undertake core administrative duties such as scheduling key meetings, organising and reporting on events, coordinating diaries and travel arrangements, and supporting with various initiatives. This is a brilliant opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the built environment and higher education sectors, ensuring the smooth running of BEFA.

Your accountabilities and responsibilities include:

• Schedule, arrange and minute key meetings including Strategic Advisory Board and Workstream sessions, including preparation of agendas, joining instructions and minutes
• Maintain and manage customer relationship management engagement
• Assist with tasks on related projects and activities, aligned with BEFA’s objectives
• Executive and events support for national INSPIRE workshop programmes, including speaker co-ordination, venue booking and logistics

Our main requirements:

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in administrative roles, including managing schedules, preparing agendas, and taking meeting minutes
• Ability to work effectively to strict deadlines and prioritise workload accordingly

At UCEM we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.

University College of Estate Management (UCEM) is a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world’s most sustainable university. Wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits.

For the full job specification and contact details: https://www.ucem.ac.uk/current-vacancies/

TO APPLY: Please send your CV, covering letter/email, and Recruitment Check Form to recruitment@ucem.ac.uk by no later than Monday 16 June 2025 at 5.00 p.m.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

Here at UCEM we champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.