At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students and staff in the Professional Doctorate programmes from admission to graduation.
- Company: Join a leading university with a commitment to professional development and student success.
- Benefits: Enjoy 34 days of annual leave, hybrid working, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Access to wellness facilities, personal development courses, and exclusive shopping discounts.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' academic journeys while developing your professional skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in a professional service role with strong customer service and organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 25249 - 25249 £ per year.
Starting salary from £25,249 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £26,093 per annum.
About the Role: Provide outstanding professional services to support students, academic staff and other stakeholders related to the University’s portfolio of Professional Doctorate degrees. The role supports a professional‑accredited clinical psychology professional doctorate, which is the 4th largest programme of its kind in the UK. Working within the PGR Service’s dedicated Professional Doctorates Team, you will contribute to the provision of an efficient, proactive and high‑quality professional service to support and coordinate all aspects of the lifecycle of our professional doctorate programmes from admission to graduation.
You will have recent experience of working in a similar professional service role, as well as excellent customer service skills. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to manage a varied workload in a fast‑paced and varied environment. This full‑time post is available on an indefinite basis from 3 August 2026.
Benefits include:
- 34 days Annual Leave incl. Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
- Family and Work‑life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on‑campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 5 July 2026
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement toward gender equality.
Further Information: For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sarah Reynolds, Professional Doctorates Manager at Sarah.Reynolds@uea.ac.uk.
Administrator (Professional Doctorates) (SC5010) in Norwich employer: UEA
As an employer, the University offers a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional development. With generous benefits such as 34 days of annual leave, hybrid working options, and access to extensive campus facilities, employees can enjoy a healthy work-life balance while contributing to a prestigious institution known for its commitment to academic excellence and gender equality. The opportunity for personal growth through unlimited access to training resources further enhances the appeal of this role within the Professional Doctorates Team.
