At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate board meetings, manage agendas, and keep everything organised.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in the Higher Education sector.
- Benefits: Earn £35,000–£38,000 with hybrid working options.
- Other info: Flexible working pattern and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Be at the heart of governance and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in administrative support and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 38000 £ per year.
You will play an important part in keeping a demanding programme of board and governance meetings organised and running smoothly.
This includes supporting formal board meetings every two weeks alongside weekly internal board-style meetings.
The role requires someone who can learn processes quickly, organise competing priorities and respond flexibly when new requests arise.
Your main responsibilities will include
- Coordinate board meetings, working with the Chair on agendas, invitations, papers and meeting arrangements.
- Take accurate minutes, record decisions and maintain clear action trackers following meetings.
- Support weekly meetings through agenda preparation, room bookings, coordination and prompt distribution of actions.
- Manage a shared inbox, responding to enquiries, signposting requests and maintaining an organised filing structure.
- Coordinate in-person workshops and provide practical meeting and room support when required.
- Provide flexible programme administration, including gathering information and responding to ad-hoc requests across the team.
Programme Support Officer - What's on Offer
- 12-month fixed-term contract.
- Full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- Hybrid working with three days in the office and two days from home.
- No fixed office days, allowing the working pattern to respond to business needs.
- Immediate start preferred.
- Regular exposure to board, governance and senior stakeholder activity.
Programme Support Officer - Who We're Looking For
- Previous administrative or programme support experience within a
Higher Education environment is essential .
- Experience coordinating meetings, agendas, papers, minutes and action tracking.
- Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- A quick learner who can pick up new processes and systems confidently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A flexible and proactive approach to changing priorities and ad-hoc requests.
If you are an organised Programme Support Officer who enjoys coordinating meetings, keeping actions on track and supporting a varied workload, please apply today to be considered.
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Programme Support Officer in London employer: Signature Recruitment Careers
As a Senior Events Administrator at this esteemed higher education institution in London, you will be part of a vibrant and supportive team dedicated to creating memorable experiences for students during graduation. The institution offers a collaborative work culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to engage with a diverse community, making it an excellent employer for those passionate about education and event management.
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Signature Recruitment Careers Recruitment Team
