Programme Administrator - Faculty of Science

Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking a Programme Administrator to join the Faculty of Science on a full-time, permanent basis this Spring 2025.

The Programme Administrator will join the Faculty postgraduate research (PGR) team, supporting MPhil and PhD students on their academic journeys.

As a Programme Administrator, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the PG Research Support Manager, helping both students and staff in the smooth delivery of our academic programmes.

With two days a week on site, you will collaborate closely with academic staff and professional services teams, taking on a variety of key responsibilities including:

• Supporting the delivery programmes of study, dealing effectively with college processes, systems and procedures.
• Addressing student queries and concerns sympathetically and effectively, in all cases, following college policies and procedures to ensure a consistent and high-quality student experience.
• Actively supporting student success and wellbeing, ensuring they have the resources and guidance they need.
• Providing administrative support and supporting Faculty activities.

To be successful as Programme Administrator, you will:

• Be flexible and able to work independently and as part of a team on a variety of projects, using strong organisational skills.
• Be able to work collaboratively and cultivate excellent working relationships.
• Possess excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and have a solid background in administration, ideally within an educational setting.
• Be comfortable using a variety of electronic systems (e.g. Microsoft Office 365, Teams, SITS student records, Moodle etc), although training will be provided.

This opportunity would build on experience as: Programme Officer, Research Degrees Officer, Course Administrator, Education Administrator.

If this sounds like the role for you - join us as a leading London University with a unique mission for widening participation.

Salary and benefits:
£30,803 rising to £34,346 per annum. Grade 4 on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated London Weighting Allowance.

Birkbeck offers a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and some of the most generous benefits in the HE sector, all while being located right in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.

Contract:
Open-ended, permanent contract. Full-time (35 hours a week). Hybrid and flexibility offered with two days a week on site. Please submit an application form for consideration. Closing date: Monday 17 February 2025. Interview date: Friday 28 February 2025.

Enquiries:
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Tyler Shepherd, PG Research Support Manager, at tyler.shepherd@bbk.ac.uk.

If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

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