Programmes Administrator

We are looking for an organised individual with an HE background or equivalent experience, who can work under pressure whilst juggling conflicting priorities to join our busy Taught Programmes Team in the Faculty of Science. This is a responsible position that will suit an experienced administrator who enjoys working in a busy environment. The post can sometimes be challenging and involves dealing with a wide range of matters so you should have a proven track record of managing competing priorities and complex workflows.

You will be assisting with the delivery and management of a portfolio of programmes across the Faculty. You will play a key role in ensuring a high-quality student experience by coordinating and taking responsibility for a range of programme-related administrative tasks, including:

Teaching & Programme Support - Leading operational administration to enable the continued success of units and programmes across the Faculty and ensuring smooth course delivery.

Student and Academic Support - Providing advice and information signposting.

Records & Compliance - Maintaining accurate student records and ensuring compliance with Data Protection and Freedom of Information regulations.

Secretariat Support - Supporting various meetings and committees with minutes taking and providing relevant regulation guidance.

Assessment Cycle - Supporting the exams cycles throughout the academic year including producing reports and taking the lead in running Boards of Examiners meetings.

We are looking for a pro-active and self-motivated individual to join our team. You will have strong digital literacy and be able to manage working under pressure at key points in the year. Your role would involve working closely with other team members and academic staff on site and in other locations so you will need excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to coordinating workflows with stakeholders across different geographic locations to ensure the smooth and efficient administration and operation of our degree programmes within the Faculty.

Experience in the use of University-specific software (Moodle, SAMIS/SITS and Business Objects) is desirable though not essential. Most important is an interest in our work and a willingness to become fully involved in the life of the Faculty and its departments. We care about student and staff well-being, excellent service and University reputation.

The Faculty brings together five departments: Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Computer Science and Mathematics. The Taught Programmes Team provide administrative support for students and academic staff to enable student progression throughout the academic year. We have an excellent reputation for both research and teaching, providing world-leading research and flexible courses across all of our departments.

This role is offered on a part-time basis (22 hrs per week) and we currently offer a hybrid work model of both on campus and off campus working. This is not a remote working role and would involve a minimum of 2 days per week on campus with one of those days being a Tuesday as standard.

Benefits include: generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days; generous employer contributory pension schemes; cycle to work scheme; electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme; staff discount at Team Bath gym; discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses; LinkedIn Learning and apprenticeship opportunities; local discounts including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath; relocation allowance; employee assistance services through Health Assured including access to the Wisdom app; staff support groups and networks; Staff Wellbeing Champions network.