Operations Administration Assistant at Unifresher

Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with a passion for supporting operations and administrative functions? Unifresher, a leading online platform dedicated to enhancing the university experience for students across the UK, is looking for an Operations and Admin Assistant to join their dynamic remote team.

In this pivotal role, the Operations and Admin Assistant will be responsible for supporting the smooth running of daily operations, managing administrative tasks, and assisting with a variety of projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong organizational skills, an eye for detail, and a proactive approach to join a fast-growing company in the student-focused digital space.

If you’re looking for a remote position where you can make a real impact while working with a passionate team, this is the perfect opportunity to further your career in operations and administration. Apply today and be part of Unifresher’s mission to help students live their best university life!

About Unifresher

Unifresher is an online platform dedicated to helping students make the most of their university experience. It offers a wide range of content, including practical tips on student finance, finding employment, valuable resources, student deals, accommodation advice, and local inspiration for activities in university cities. The platform’s mission is to help students “live the best uni life possible,” with content created by a team of editors and student writers.

Unifresher’s origins trace back to 2012 when the team launched a student newspaper in Nottingham. Over the next five years, the team expanded, distributing monthly newspapers in 16 university cities, producing over 250,000 copies each month. In 2017, Unifresher transitioned to an entirely online format, and in 2018, the website Unifresher.co.uk was launched, expanding coverage to all major university cities and reaching an even larger student audience across the UK.

Position: Operations and Administration Assistant

Salary: £13 to £14 per hour

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Remote, UK

About the Role

We are looking for a part-time (18 hours per week) remote working Operations & Admin Assistant working with our Head of Operations and Senior Campaign Manager to assist in the smooth running of our campaign delivery. This will be a varied role requiring exceptional attention to detail but suitable for entry level – full training will be provided.

Role:

You will be responsible for a variety of tasks to assist in the smooth running of operations and campaign delivery within Unifresher.co.uk

Main Duties

  • Taking ownership of transferring campaigns between the sales department and the delivery team, following a detailed procedure to ensure all information is correctly recorded
  • Updating systems and keeping precise records through use of CRM system and Google Sheets
  • Assisting with planning company events, both virtual and in-person
  • Assisting with organising gifts for team members and clients
  • Contacting clients for feedback and testimonials
  • Creating case studies and other ad-hoc marketing materials
  • Researching business subscriptions to look at more cost effective options
  • Completing weekly and monthly checks across different areas of the business & creating reports or follow-ups as required
  • Assisting with production of campaign reports to send to clients
  • Assisting with uploading campaigns to DFP
  • Any other ad-hoc tasks required for smooth running of operations & delivery departments

Qualifications

  • Successful candidates will have:
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written English)
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and to prioritise a busy and varied workload
  • Ability to focus on detailed tasks and follow processes precisely
  • Ideally an interest in / understanding and experience of digital marketing
  • Ideally an interest in / understanding of the UK student market

Relevant experience:

  • Administration or QA experience would be ideal but not essential
  • Experience using Google Suite or Microsoft Office is essential
  • Experience working remotely would be preferable
  • Experience of DFP would be ideal but not essential

What to expect from us:

  • World Class training
  • A collaborative team where everyone plays a critical role
  • Enthusiastic team culture
  • Monthly and quarterly social events virtually and in person
  • Small high-performance team
  • A clear line to progression

What we expect from you

  • Dedicated and enthusiastic about being part of the team
  • Open and honest communication
  • Desire to learn, develop and grow personally and professionally
  • Operating the current systems to give our clients the best possible experience with their campaigns

Role Structure:

This role is a remote part-time position, working 18 hours per week across Monday to Friday. You will work predominantly with the Head of Operations and Senior Campaign Manager, alongside other members of the team. This is a new role in the business, but there will be formal training supported with on-the-job training.

Salary: Starting base salary £13-14 per hour dependent on experience.

Important: Please send over a cover letter with a few lines explaining why you are a good fit for the role. If you do not do this, we won’t be able to consider your application.

Required Documents

  1. CV/Resume
  2. Cover Letter

Application Process

Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and rewarding environment. Apply today!

Application Deadline

February 5, 2025