At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Course Office team and manage key projects and events in higher education.
- Company: Join City St George’s, a diverse and inclusive university committed to staff development.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, and comprehensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Fixed-term secondment with a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in student support and course management while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Degree or equivalent experience in higher education administration and line management.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Background
The post of Senior Course Officer sits within the postgraduate and professional programmes team of the City Law School. The purpose of this role is to assist the Course Operations Manager with managing the Course Office team, and to lead on key projects and events throughout the academic year.
Responsibilities
- Staff leadership and supervision (e.g. manage the Course Office team for PG and Professional Programmes).
- Management of student feedback processes (e.g. module evaluation and course representative meetings).
- Coordination and supervision of key events/projects (e.g. working with the Heads of Department re teaching responsibilities and associated activities).
- Coordination across programmes and schools to supervise significant periods throughout the academic year (e.g. induction, timetabling, staffing, resourcing).
- Student/Faculty Support (e.g. providing advice and support to students and academic staff, committee membership and reporting).
Person Specification
The successful candidate will hold a first degree or equivalent experience; they will have experience of working in higher education in course/programme administration, alongside line management experience and working in a busy customer focussed office environment. They will have well-developed verbal and written communication skills, be confident in the use of IT systems, be able to work independently or as part of a team, and be confident in dealing with people at all levels.
Additional Information
This post is being offered on a fixed-term secondment basis.
Benefits
City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors. We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
Mandatory Information
Closing date for applications: 12th July 2026 at 11:59pm.
Interview Schedule
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 16th July 2026. The selection process will involve an interview and an exercise. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.
Contact Details:
City St George's Students' Union Recruitment Team
