Programme Support Officer

Programme Support Officer

Full-Time 38000 - 38000 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Signature Recruitment Careers

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Coordinate board meetings, manage agendas, and support governance activities.
  • Company: Join a dynamic team in a higher education environment.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and exposure to senior stakeholders.
  • Other info: Flexible working pattern with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Why this job: Be at the heart of decision-making and make a real impact.
  • Qualifications: Experience in administrative support and strong organisational skills.

The predicted salary is between 38000 - 38000 Β£ 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.

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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. xgikmsk
  • 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 ...

Programme Support Officer 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.

Signature Recruitment Careers

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We think you need these skills to ace Programme Support Officer

Communication Skills
Attention to Detail
Problem-Solving Skills
Time Management
Adaptability
Organisational Skills
Flexibility