Administrator in Portsmouth

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The Centre for Continuing Professional Development (CCPD) is recruiting an Administrator to cover a period of maternity leave.

The Role:

• To ensure the effective provision of the CCPD, supporting the development and delivery of short courses, including Pre-sessional English and English for Specific Purposes.
• The role entails working with a core team to deliver excellent service and value to students and stakeholders.
• Some travel will be required, escorting students on external activities and trips within the UK.
• The post holder will contribute to the timely and efficient provision of services while maintaining standardised processes and practices in accordance with operational needs.
• The successful candidate will also participate in key University activities, including Registration, Graduation, and Confirmation and Clearing.
• Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role.

The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on the 28 April 2026. This is a fixed term contract until 02 April 2027 (or the earlier return of the substantive post holder) to cover a period of maternity leave. For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy. If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this.

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32-35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.

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UKVI Statement: Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement: We are committed to upholding the University's values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.