Team Maths Challenge (TMC) Administrator - Maternity Cover

The UK Maths Trust is a charity that exists to advance the education of children and young people in mathematics. We do this by working with hundreds of volunteers across the UK to organise Competitions and Challenges promoting problem solving and teamwork and other mathematical enrichment activities.

As an Administrator in the TMC team, you will work closely with the TMC Coordinator to support the delivery of the UKMT’s Team and Senior Team Maths Challenges.

Position: Team Maths Challenge (TMC) Administrator - Maternity Cover
Location: Leeds - Thorpe Park LS15 (hybrid working in place)
Salary: UKMT grade A1 - A5 (Salary range £25,730-£28,560 dependent on previous experience)
Post Type: Full Time - 35 hrs a week
Contract: Initial 6 months' fixed-term maternity cover, with possibility of extension
Reports to: Director of Mathematical Programmes

How to apply: Submit a CV and a short statement (no more than 300 words) explaining what interests you about the role, and how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

The deadline for applications is 17 April 2026. We expect to hold interviews in w/c 20 April 2026. We anticipate that the successful candidate would start in June or July.

Main duties:

• To work with the Director of Mathematical Programmes and TMC Coordinator to assist with the smooth administration and delivery of the Team Maths Challenges.
• To provide excellent customer service to participating schools and to UKMT volunteers as required. This includes managing email correspondence and other routine enquiries.
• To undertake tasks and analyse data using a variety of computer systems including, but not limited to Google Workspace, Overleaf, Canva, Mailchimp, and the UKMT competition system.
• To plan and track tasks, deadlines, and workflows to ensure the high-quality delivery of TMC events.
• To ensure we uphold our agreements with sponsors and ensure adherence to all relevant organisational policies.
• To support and work with other colleagues as necessary, including the sharing of best practice, to ensure the smooth and consistent running of all UKMT activities.

These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list.

Person specification

You do not need extensive prior work experience for this role. This means the opportunity may be suitable for someone that is still early in their career, or who wants to switch to a different sector to try something new. It is far more important to us that you are a positive team member, keen to learn, and willing to try your hand at a range of different tasks.

Essential

• Strong interpersonal abilities, showcasing initiative, teamwork, and adaptability to manage competing priorities effectively. Demonstrable ability to ensure key deadlines are met.
• Proficiency in the use of core office suite IT software, like Google Drive, Microsoft Office, and various social media platforms.
• The ability to work effectively with others in a busy role but also to make progress with your work independently when required.
• The ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and the UKMT volunteer network.
• Adherence to organisational policies at all times when carrying out your work, in particular but not limited to Child Protection, Data Protection, and Health and Safety.
• A willingness to learn and quickly acquire knowledge in a new role or context.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• Pride in a culture of effective customer service, with the resilience to respond to feedback in order to improve service delivery where required.

Desirable

• An interest in education and/or mathematics.