No one professional qualification is seen as essential but an area of specialism like finance or IT may need additional training or qualifications. There are opportunities to be seconded into other administration roles within the institution, and to undertake projects to gain the variety of experience necessary for promotion, which is always competitive. The salary data was collected in Jun 00 Salary is influenced by institution size and location. Hours of work are often specified as those necessary to complete tasks, so overtime can be concentrated at peak periods of the academic year. Jobs are available in most areas Higher education institutions are located throughout the UK, often sited in or near large towns and cities.
Most positions require overtime and there are some stressful periods.
Universities generally have good conditions of service and usually offer career breaks, part-time work and job shares. Senior posts are currently male dominated, but there are signs that this is changing. An honours degree is essential for most posts. This is not possible or unlikely An honours degree is essential for most posts. Experience Pre-entry experience is not needed Although not required, work experience involving communication skills or office work is useful.