Development Administrative Assistant (Events)

The remit of the Development Unit is to develop and strengthen the University's position at the forefront of teaching, learning and research by inspiring active participation, investment and loyalty to St Andrews. We do this through fundraising for key University priorities and developing mutually beneficial relations with over 70,000 alumni, friends, and benefactors worldwide.

The University is currently ranked as the top University in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2024 and the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. The Development Unit is at an exciting stage as we embark on a £300m fundraising campaign to support the delivery of the University's ambitious Strategic Plan 2022-2027 under the leadership of the Principal and Vice Chancellor Professor Dame Sally Mapstone FRSE.

The Development Administrative Assistant (Events) plays a key role in the administration and coordination of all events and finance within the Development team.

We are seeking someone with the drive, determination and ability to conscientiously and meticulously support the team, facilitating planning a range of events to the highest standards. The right candidate will be educated to Higher / 'A' Level standard, have at least two years' experience in an administrative or events planning role, and will possess excellent communication skills, be well organised, and inspired by their interaction with people.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi, The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland (No SC013532).

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays


• Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions


• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services


• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel


• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives