Leadership Faculty Administrator

Within commutable distance of London (BR3 1QP) Birmingham (B15 2HU) or Blackburn (BB1 2HT)

£29,541 + benefits (+ London weighting if applicable)

This is a varied role where no two weeks will feel exactly the same: one day you may be liaising with partners or participants, and the next you may be helping prepare for a key event, supporting colleagues with programme logistics or improving the way we organise and deliver our work.

About us

At the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT), we believe teaching is a fundamental societal good, a privilege and a responsibility. We are on a mission to improve the quality of teacher and leader development at a system level, using evidence, research and partnership to help shape a stronger education system for the future.

About the role

At NIoT, we believe teaching is a fundamental societal good, a privilege and a responsibility. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Leadership Faculty as a Leadership Faculty Administrator and play your part in work that supports teachers and leaders to develop, grow and make a lasting difference in schools. Working at the heart of a busy and ambitious team, you will help ensure our NPQ and leadership programmes run smoothly and that participants and partners receive a professional, responsive and positive experience.

You will play a key role in programme activity, supporting events, managing communications and keeping essential administrative processes on track. This is a varied role where no two weeks will feel exactly the same: one day you may be liaising with partners or participants, and the next you may be helping prepare for a key event, supporting colleagues with programme logistics or improving the way we organise and deliver our work.

We are looking for someone who brings strong administrative experience, excellent attention to detail and a confident, helpful communication style. You will enjoy building positive relationships, solving problems and working collaboratively with colleagues across NIoT to provide high-quality support. If you are organised, proactive and motivated by the chance to contribute to work that strengthens teacher and leader development nationally, we would love to hear from you.

This is a hybrid role, with in-person working required at least once a fortnight and occasionally more frequently depending on business need. The role also includes participation in our annual all-staff away day, including an overnight stay, as well as occasional national travel.

Essential criteria

• Experience of working in a busy administrative role.
• Previous experience of organising large events or meetings.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A commitment to the aims of the National Institute of Teaching.
• An interest in the education sector and a belief in the value of teachers and school leaders.
• Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Expertise in the use of MS Office software packages, such as Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as search engines and online databases.
• A pro-active approach that focuses on solutions.
• Highly proficient in managing and monitoring processes which drive successful reporting.
• A sensitivity to the requirements of different audiences and an ability to adapt style appropriately. 

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of working in a remote and geographically distributed team.
• Previous experience in the education sector.
• Experience of using management information systems and/or various online learning environments, particularly Microsoft Teams.

We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

Key benefits

• Flexible & Hybrid working
• At least 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive employee benefits including enhanced parental leave

How to apply

If you have any queries about this role, please contact our recruitment team via email.

For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.

Closing date: 28 September 2026

Interview dates: from 30 September to 2 October 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment.