Programmes Administrator (AP

About the role

We are looking for a Programmes Administrator to join our large Taught Programmes Team in the Faculty of Science. We care about student and staff well-being, providing an excellent service and University reputation. If you are an experienced administrator, and a good team player who also enjoys working independently, taking initiative and can handle a busy and varied workload, we would welcome an application from you.

We are looking for a pro-active and self-motivated individual to play a key role supporting one of our departments, working closely with other team members and academic staff to ensure the smooth and efficient administration and operation of our degree programmes within the Faculty. 

The role would be best suited to an experienced administrator familiar with a busy and varied workload with good attention to detail, working to tight deadlines at key points in the year and able to juggle conflicting priorities, so applicants should have previous experience of working in a busy administrative role. 

You will need to work closely with other team members, academic colleagues and students from across the world and other stakeholders, so effective communication skills are essential. You should also have good computer skills, with sound proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams and the ability to learn the use of database systems and other bespoke software.

Key activities 

Day-to-day administrative support for teaching, assessment and student data management. Student and staff enquiriesStudent data managementSetting exam papersProcessing student assessments and resultsSecretary to key committees

Key skills

Accuracy and attention to detail Ability to manage a busy and sometimes conflicting workloadTeamworkEffective communication skillsStrong digital literacyTaking the initiative and problem-solvingProcess improvementPositive proactive attitude

Previous experience

You will have previous experience of working in an administrative support role (preferably with experience of HE student administration) or equivalent experience working in a busy office in an administrative role.

We are currently working a hybrid work pattern which would mean a minimum of 3 days on campus working, this is a full-time, permanent position.

If additional detail is required which is not contained in this advert and the job description/person specification, please contact the Taught Programmes Team Manager (Operations) Paula Gabriel for further detail: P.Gabriel@bath.ac.uk

What we can offer you

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

Free counselling services through Health AssuredCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff discounts on postgraduate tuition feesStaff discount on language coursesGenerous employer contributory pension schemesGenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balanceA wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and moreFree entry to the Holburne Museum in BathLocal discounts and moreA family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforceRelocation allowanceVisa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

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Closing Date: 09 Apr 2025

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £26,338 to £29,959