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I have also seen a generic admin advertisement at my old uni, where it looks like it is recruiting for a bunch of different roles because it doesn't give a specific department and says that there are three rounds of selection (application form, online test, interview) so this different from the other things I have seen. I will have a go at applying for that I think.
And an update for this: I am now through to round three - the interview! So fingers crossed! Actually, there are two interviews, so this is the first one. Now, just need to research how to convince the interview panel that despite my PhD I am a serious candidate...