Programme Coordinator, Edge Hill University

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Programme Coordinator to join our department of Allied Health, Social Work & Wellbeing Administration, based at our St James campus in Manchester. You will co-ordinate a wide range of administrative support, working within the School Administration Team to deliver an outstanding student experience and to meet the business needs of the school. The post will have an integrated portfolio of responsibilities which will support the full student journey from recruitment to award, together with the general business functions of the school.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues within the School Administration Team to contribute to the establishment of a cohesive and integrated team within the new school structure, ensuring that the transition from Faculty to school responsibilities is implemented in a positive and responsive manner, maximising their own skills, knowledge, and expertise and engaging in training and staff development relating to the full range of administrative tasks within their role. This will be a varied, interesting and challenging role, which requires excellent organisational skills, flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise tasks in order to meet deadlines to the required quality standards.

You will work in partnership with school administration and academic staff teams within the school, to deliver an outstanding student experience and to meet the business needs of the school. You will be responsible for the administration requirements of identified programmes and students, general office and executive support needs, as agreed with your line manager. You will also be expected to provide administrative support for specific Faculty wide administrative functions and provide effective, professional support to the whole school team, students and key stakeholders, dealing with specialist queries in an efficient, friendly and professional manner, interpreting requirements, providing advice and guidance and signposting as appropriate.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Shaun Williams, School Admin Manager Allied Health Social Work and Wellbeing at Shaun.Williams@edgehill.ac.uk.

About You

As Programme Coordinator you will have:

Experience of working in an administrative, organisational role in a busy office environmentExperience of servicing formal meetings and minute takingExperience in the use of database management records systems and software packagesExcellent communication and presentation skills both oral and written, including excellent attention to detail, with a demonstrable ability to ensure accuracy of data and documentsExcellent organisational and prioritisation skills which enable you to work efficiently under pressure, to meet competing deadlinesAbility to work on own initiative and use creativity to resolve problems

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

A minimum of 35 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)Free foreign language, and Sign Language evening classesDiscounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilitiesStaff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and as health & wellbeing resourcesA wide range of development programmes to enhance your careerBeautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

Closing Date: 08 Oct 2024

Department: Support

Salary: £24,533 to £26,444 per annum Permanent campus based role