Full Time (Part time/Job share considered) Indefinite

The Opportunity

This is an exciting role for an experienced administrator to contribute to the smooth running of the veterinary educational placements both extra mural studies and intramural rotations by providing administrative support for the veterinary school's placements team, ensuring efficient coordination and management of student placements.

The role involves liaising with students, placement providers, and internal staff to facilitate smooth operation, quality assurance and compliance with university policies and procedures. Furthermore, the successful candidate will assist with financial processes following set procedures, run reports, check data for anomalies.

This role will be based at either Harper Adams or Keele University.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff.

In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site 'outstanding' nursery (Keele Site)
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

Both Harper Adams University and Keele University are committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

The School

Harper & Keele Veterinary School launched in 2020 with our first cohort of students. Combining the extensive resources and excellence at Harper Adams and Keele universities has created a rich and authentic environment for veterinary education and research, with both institutions recognised for their excellent student experience, strong community spirit, and high-quality teaching.

Combining a strong pedigree in animal sciences, veterinary nursing, veterinary physiotherapy, and agricultural sustainability at Harper Adams University with the established reputation that Keele University proudly boasts in life sciences and human medicine, the School's model of veterinary education has strategic partnership at its very core.

Staff and students at the Vet School uniquely benefit from two highly successful institutions, drawing on the resources at each campus and a network of partner veterinary practices and industry partners.

Further information can be found at harperkeelevetschool.ac.uk.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to [email protected] Applications to this address will not be accepted.

Interview Date: 15 July 2026