Programmes Administrator (KP

About the role

We are looking for a pro-active and motivated individual to join the Faculty of Engineering & Design’s Courses and Assessment Support Team (CAST) as a Programmes Administrator.  The successful candidate will join our dedicated team and play a vital role in supporting the smooth and efficient administration of the Faculty of Engineering & Design’s taught degree programmes. Working closely with both professional services and academic colleagues, you’ll help ensure an excellent experience for our students.

As part of a small, collaborative team, flexibility and teamwork are key. Your main focus will be on assessment-related processes throughout the academic and student lifecycle, but you’ll also provide day-to-day administrative support for teaching, assessment, and student data management.

Key responsibilities include:

Maintaining accurate student records on the University’s database.Supporting Directors of Studies and liaising with external examiners.Responding to enquiries from students and academic staff.Assisting with core assessment and progression activities across departments during peak periods.

If you’re organised, adaptable, and enjoy working in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Our ideal candidate:

A considerate team-focused mindset.  Supporting colleagues and contributing constructively to a collaborative working environment.

 

Excellent organisational skills.  Managing multiple tasks and deadlines with ease. Maintaining accurate records and tracking student progress.

 

Strong digital skills. Comfortable working with university systems, and programme records. Confidence to quickly learn and embrace evolving digital platforms.

 

Great communication skills. Engaging confidently with students, academic colleagues, and external stakeholders.

 

A proactive approach. Taking initiative and working with autonomy when needed.

 

Experience in the use of university-specific software (e.g. Moodle, SAMIS/SITS and Business Objects) is desirable, though not essential, since training will be provided. Most important is an interest in our work, a willingness to become fully involved in both team business, and the life of the faculty and its departments. 

Further Information

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) open ended basis from April 2026

We are committed to supporting staff and student well-being, delivering exceptional service, and upholding the University’s reputation. If these values resonate with you and you thrive both as a collaborative team player and an independent self-starter who takes initiative and ownership, we would love to receive your application.

We are currently operating a hybrid work model, so there would be the opportunity to work from home if desired, with a three day per week minimum on campus requirement.  One of the on-campus working days must be a Wednesday. 

For an informal discussion, please contact Emma Greeley, Programmes Manager, Faculty of Engineering and Design ([email protected]) or Vanessa Clarke (Programmes Officer, Faculty of Engineering and Design ([email protected]) or Josh Ryall (Programmes Officer, Faculty of Engineering and Design ([email protected]) 

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 and 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're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

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

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn.

                                              

Closing Date: 18 Jan 2026

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378