Administrator (Programmes)

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Faculty of Science and Engineering Professional Services team supporting students and staff throughout the student journey.

We are seeking an experienced Administrator to work in the Faculty Office Programme Administration team, primarily supporting students and staff within the Postgraduate Taught area, but also working with the wider team to deliver an efficient and effective service to both students and academic staff across the Faculty. This is a diverse role which will include maintaining student records and assessment data, helping to resolve student and staff queries, organising, attending and minuting of meetings.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and with a high level of administrative experience. You will need to have good organisational skills, excellent IT skills, and the ability to be pragmatic when finding solutions to problems.  

Working with students and staff on a daily basis the need for good communication skills is essential, team-work and accuracy are also essential.

In your application you will need to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, experience and skills elements of the job description.

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 25th November 2024 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis until 31st December 2025 due to absence cover.

Remote working is available up to 1 day a week.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits/support mechanisms, including ongoing development opportunities, flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background.

Salary: £26,038 - £28,879 per annum - Grade 4

Contract Type: Fixed-term, Full-time

Contractual hours: 37