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 enquiries
• Student data management
• Setting exam papers
• Processing student assessments and results
• Secretary to key committees

Key skills

• Accuracy and attention to detail 
• Ability to manage a busy and sometimes conflicting workload
• Teamwork
• Effective communication skills
• Strong digital literacy
• Taking the initiative and problem-solving
• Process improvement
• Positive 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 Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

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Further details:

• Job Description & Person Specification