Start Date: TBC end of September 2026/early October 2026 (office based on campus)

Role Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Casual Administrative Assistant to support the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences Placements Team during the 2026–27 academic year.

This varied role will primarily involve researching and promoting placement opportunities on our vacancy management system (MyPlacement). Additional responsibilities may include:

• Undertaking ad hoc administrative tasks and projects to support the HSS Placements Team.
• Analysing data and maintaining accurate records using spreadsheets and database.
• Assisting with digital content creation and managing our social media channels.
• Supporting the HSS Placements Team at events, such as Open Days and Offer Holder Days, where required.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience in an office environment and develop your professional skills as part of a friendly, supportive team.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have some prior administrative or customer-facing experience
• Be confident using digital systems and working independently with a high level of accuracy
• Have a strong interest in communications and social media, particularly in crafting engaging and professional content (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn)
• Be organised and proactive, with excellent time management and attention to detail
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Be comfortable using databases and spreadsheets to manage information efficiently
• Understand the importance of discretion, especially when working with personal data
• Be reliable and willing to learn new systems and tasks
• Previous experience working in a recruitment or HR environment would be an asset but not essential

How to apply:

Pease email your application to the HSS Placements Team at hss-placements@bath.ac.uk with the subject line ‘Name Surname – Casual Administrative Assistant Application’.

Please attach to your email:

• Your CV in PDF format, saved as Name_Surname_CV.pdf
• A document in PDF format containing your responses to the two application questions (approximately 150-200 words per question), saved as Name_Surname_Application.pdf

Please ensure both documents are clearly labelled using the file naming conventions above.

Question 1 (approximately 150-200 words): Why are you interested in the Casual Administrative Assistant role within the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences Placements Team? What interests you about the role, and what do you hope to gain from the experience?

Question 2 (approximately 150-200 words): Please describe an example of when you had to manage several tasks or projects with competing deadlines. How did you prioritise your work, maintain attention to detail, and ensure everything was completed on time? What was the outcome?

Deadline for applications: Friday 11 September 2026 at 12:00 (UK time)

Shortlisted candidates will be required to have an interview. 

Interviews are likely to take place online via Teams or in-person on campus on Tuesday 22 September or Wednesday 23 September 2026.