Systems Administrator

Location: London / Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Contract: 3 - 4 month interim

Salary: £38,000–£41,000

MLC Partners are supporting a leading Russell Group University in recruiting an interim Systems Administrator. This is a busy and varied role, where you will play a key part in supporting and maintaining critical systems, ensuring smooth operation across key processes.

The Role

As a Systems Administrator, you will join a central operations team, providing first-line support for core systems. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to resolve system issues, maintain data integrity, and contribute to ongoing system improvements and enhancements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide first-line support for internal systems, resolving issues via email, phone, and in person
• Carry out daily and weekly operational system tasks
• Monitor system processes and investigate anomalies, escalating where required
• Support system upgrades, testing, and implementation of new processes
• Administer user access and maintain accurate permissions
• Produce and analyse data reports using management information systems
• Support data reconciliation activities, ensuring accuracy and integrity across systems

About you:

• Higher Education experience would be highly desirable
• Advanced Excel skills with experience analysing and interrogating data
• Experience providing customer-focused support across multiple channels
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively
• High attention to detail with a structured and methodical approach
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Applications are under constant review, with my client seeking the right candidate to start after Easter break. Please apply now, or reach out to Briar at MLC Partners.