At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate postgraduate programmes, manage communications, and organise events to ensure smooth operations.
- Company: Well-regarded Higher Education provider in Cambridge with a supportive team.
- Benefits: £17.80 per hour, potential for permanent role, and hybrid working after settling in.
- Other info: Temporary role with a clear path to permanence and a structured handover.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in administration or project management, strong organisational and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 17.8 - 17.8 £ per hour.
Are you an organised, confident administrator who enjoys keeping busy programmes running like clockwork? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded Higher Education provider in Cambridge for a Postgraduate Programme Administrator to join their team on a temporary basis, with a strong opportunity to move into a permanent position.
This role sits at the heart of a postgraduate programme, keeping communications, systems and budgets on track so that students and staff have a smooth experience from start to finish. You'll be joining ahead of a new course launch in October, working closely with the outgoing postholder during a structured handover to make sure nothing is missed.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Coordinating the day-to-day running of the programme, keeping things on time, on budget and to a high standard
- Managing programme communications, including newsletters and updates to stakeholders
- Organising events from start to finish, including budgets, staffing and travel arrangements
- Taking ownership of programme finances, from monitoring spend to processing invoices and purchase orders
- Keeping databases, records and the website accurate and up to date
- Pulling together reports and data to support strategic decisions
- Acting as secretary to the programme's steering group, including agendas, minutes and follow-ups
- Supporting publicity and marketing activity for the programme
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Proven experience in an administrative or project management role
- Confident, everyday use of Microsoft Office
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to juggle several priorities at once
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A good understanding of programme or course coordination
- Educated to degree level, or an equivalent qualification or level of practical experience
- Experience within Higher Education is an advantage but not essential
THE DETAILS
- Temporary contract for 3 months, with potential for permanent role to follow
- 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, with an earlier finish on Fridays
- Office based, with a hybrid pattern once settled in
- Start date end of August, allowing for a handover with the current postholder
WHY APPLY
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a varied, hands-on role with genuine variety day to day, supported by a thorough handover and a clear route to a permanent position. If you're looking for a role where your organisational skills will really make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
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