Schools and Colleges Administration Manager

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2025.

The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.

*University status awarded in or after 1992

The Department    

The Academic Administration Department at the University of West London is dedicated to providing comprehensive support to students throughout their academic journey. Our team of experienced administrators is here to assist with a wide range of services. Located at both the Ealing and Brentford campuses, our department is committed to fostering a supportive and organized environment, helping students navigate their academic responsibilities with ease.  

The Role 

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the core professional administrative team within the fast-paced Academic Administration department at the University of West London. 

You will provide essential, specialist, high quality administrative support for the Academic Schools/Colleges and deliver a range of core activities throughout the student journey to enhance the student experience. You will cover a range of duties for the courses you are responsible for: from supporting induction and enrolment to tracking student engagement, preparing and holding assessment boards, providing detailed advice and resolving queries for both academics and students, and minuting meetings.  

You will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills and build positive and effective relationships with the wider University community, students and stakeholders including our external bodies.  

The Person 

The successful candidate will be an effective communicator and team player, able to prioritise their workload whilst maintaining strong attention to detail and have a proven track record of delivering excellent customer service 

Successful applicants should be educated to degree level or equivalent, have previous administrative experience, ideally in HE, and able to operate multiple IT systems.  

How to Apply  

To apply click on ‘Apply’ and fill out the application form.

Further information about the application process can be found here:

https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0  

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process. 

Interviews are expected to be held in 16^th April 2025.

Additional Information  

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl

Our department/school is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.  

This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point. 

We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

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