At a Glance
- Tasks: Support collaborative students and coordinate administrative tasks with a dynamic team.
- Company: Join Queen Margaret University, a leader in inclusive education and career development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and supportive workplace with family-friendly policies.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' academic journeys while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Degree or equivalent experience, strong communication, and teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 25249 - 28778 £ per year.
The Collaborations Administrative Officer is a member of the Academic Administration Team, working with the Divisional Collaborative Lead & Project Development Manager in providing efficient administration of the full life cycle of our collaborative students and coordination of the administrative support provided to partners by the Academic Administration Team and across the Division of Registry & Academic Administration.
You will have a degree or equivalent administrative experience. You will have good interpersonal skills and highly developed communication skills; with the ability to relate sensitively to varying cultural norms and expectations. While able to work independently, you will also be a team player, capable of establishing effective working relationships with students, academic staff and managers.
The closing date for this position is 23:59 on 9th August 2026.
Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a high volume of applications.
Should you wish to apply for the vacancy please visit our vacancies page download the job description and complete an application online.
If you have any queries regarding the application process or require special assistance, please contact Human Resources by email at recruitment@qmu.ac.uk.
This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Therefore, we cannot progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.
As a university, we are committed to the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers alongside Concordat to Support Research Integrity and were, in fact, the first Scottish Higher Education Institute (and part of the first UK cohort of institutes) to publicly declare our commitment to its principles.
Queen Margaret University is committed to equality of opportunity for all by providing a supportive, flexible and inclusive working environment, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
We are proud to hold an Athena SWAN Bronze Award which recognises the advancement of gender equality at QMU.
We have a number of family friendly policies and are happy to consider job share applications.
We are a Disability Confident Employer, should you require any specific arrangements during the recruitment process please contact Human Resources on recruitment@qmu.ac.uk.
Collaborations Administration Officer in Musselburgh employer: Queen Margaret University
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