Description
About the Role
As Finance & Operations Administrator at BUCS, you’ll be the go-to person keeping our finances and day-to-day operations running smoothly. From handling Xero reconciliations, payroll, invoicing and payments to managing office suppliers, staff contracts and supporting major member events, this is a genuinely varied role where your work directly supports university sport nationwide.
You’ll have real ownership – spotting improvements, streamlining processes and seeing your ideas make an immediate difference – all while working in a friendly, inclusive team that values development and new perspectives. If you’re organised, enjoy variety and want to combine finance and operations in a role that truly matters to students, this is a great opportunity to grow your career with us.
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Finance & Operations Administrator JD
Working at BUCS
BUCS prides itself on being an ambitious and challenging place to work, where staff enjoy work, embrace development opportunities, and have fun.
Benefits include:
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Paid Health Care Plan
- Tax-free cycle to work scheme
- Christmas Closure
- Volunteering Day leave
- Flexible - hybrid working
- Wellbeing and Social activities
- Company-supported Learning and Development opportunities
How to Apply
Please click on the Apply Now button on the left-hand side.
This will take you to the BeApplied platform which we use for our recruitment.
Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Adrian Van Schalkwyk at [email protected]
Application deadline:
Friday 12th December 2025
Interview Information:
If successful candidate will be called to interview on the provisional date of the week commencing 15th December 2025.
Candidates who successfully advance to the interview stage will receive further information about logistics and tasks via email. Some candidates may process to a second interview, which will be communicated accordingly. If any reasonable adjustments are required, please communicate them when accepting the interview offer.
Due to the expected high number of applications, it is likely we will only be able to provide feedback to those who reach the interview stage. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that, unfortunately, your application has not been successful.
Applicants should have the right to work in the UK and will be asked to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK before employment is confirmed.
Data Protection Statement
Any personal data submitted to BUCS in the course of this recruitment process will be held securely and processed solely for the purposes of recruitment. It will be held for the duration of the recruitment process, and if employed by BUCS, for the duration of the contract of employment and to fulfil the statutory, or recommended, retention periods when no longer an employee of British Universities and Colleges Sport. BUCS will comply with data protection legislation at all times and in line with BUCS Privacy Policy.
