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Post Room Administrator

London, Greater London (On-site)
£16.68 per hour (+ holiday pay)
Full-time
Temporary (May to June)

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Job description

Salary: £16.68 per hour (+ holiday pay)
Contract: Temporary up to June, full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Central London / Excel Centre

We are seeking a reliable and detail‑oriented Temporary Post Room Administrator to support a busy examinations period.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Receiving and logging examination papers arriving from an external exams venue
  • Maintaining accurate records using Excel
  • Notifying academic teams when papers are ready for collection
  • Tracking papers received and collected to ensure secure handling at all times
  • Supporting general post room and packing activities during the exam period

Working pattern:

  • Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Initial start date: Tuesday 5th May
  • Expected end date: Monday 1st June (subject to change)
  • Based on campus and at an external exams venue

There will also be a short paid onboarding period on campus during the week commencing 27th April, to collect equipment, complete first‑time log‑in, and receive updates.

About you:

  • Recent, relevant experience within the higher education sector
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
  • Comfortable using Excel and shared online systems
  • Able to handle confidential materials responsibly
  • Approachable and confident communicating with multiple teams

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys structured, process‑driven work in a fast‑paced administrative environment.

CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so if the role is of interest, please apply ASAP and submit your CV in Word format.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you throughout the application process.

Organisation
Prospectus View profile Organisation type Recruitment Agency Company size 101 - 500
Posted on: 14 April 2026
Closing date: 20 April 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: 194552
Tags: Administration, Education, University