Programme Administrator (FTC, Part-Time)

National, with occasional access to Central London

About Us

University Alliance is the voice of professional and technical universities. We partner with industry and a range of professions to deliver the workforce of tomorrow through practical, skills-based learning and applied research.

Representing mid-sized to large universities, we provide a collective voice to our members and work to influence decision-makers and the policy landscape to create the best conditions for our members.

We are currently seeking a Programme Administrator to join our team on a part-time basis working 30 hours per week, for a 12 month fixed term contract with the potential for extension.

The Benefits

• Salary of £27,000 - £29,000 pro rata
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and office closure dates between Christmas and New Year (pro-rata for part-time), increasing with the length of service
• Pension Scheme with 9% employer contribution
• Annual health and wellbeing fund
• Flexible working
• Training & development opportunities

This is a brilliant opportunity for a versatile administrator with great Excel skills to join our organisation.

In this highly engaging role, no two days will be the same as you work across a range of areas and interact with colleagues at a range of levels at some of the leading universities in the UK.

What’s more, you will have the chance to increase your experience and gain expertise as you develop your communication, administrative and monitoring and evaluation skills in a supportive and exciting team environment.

The Role

As a Programme Administrator, you will support the day-to-day delivery of our Doctoral Training Alliance (DTA) training programme across a national network of UK universities.

Specifically, you will ensure the programme is delivered to the relevant UK and EU standards by supporting the administration of programme delivery and monitoring.

Your duties will also include: * Monitoring, evaluating and reporting across the DTA community * Communication and dissemination activities * Event and training workshop administration * Financial administration * Governance support * Project work as required

About You

To be considered as our Programme Administrator, you will need: * Experience of working with individuals and groups at a range of levels across organisations * Strong MS Excel skills including knowledge of pivot tables and data filtering * The ability to independently manage your work plan * Excellent administration skills * Strong IT skills * To be highly organised with great attention to detail * To be a self-starter

Experience of data collection would be advantageous, as would experience of document design and social media awareness.

Location

UA operates an agile working model where staff have the option to work the majority of the week remotely with access to a Central London ‘touchdown’ space for times when physical presence is required or preferred for performing job roles.

Right to Work in the UK

If you are successful in your application, you will be required to demonstrate your right to work in the UK. University Alliance is unable to sponsor candidates.

The closing date for applications is 11.59pm 27th August 2023.

Other organisations might call this role Administrator, Project Co-ordinator, Project Administrator, Administrative Assistant, PA, EA, Executive Assistant, or Office Administrator.

Webrecruit and University Alliance are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

How to Apply

If you’re looking to take your career to the next level as a Programme Administrator, please apply via the button shown.

To apply, please submit the following: 1. An up-to-date CV of no more than two sides of A4 2. A cover letter/message of no more than two sides of A4 addressing why you are interested in working for University Alliance and how your knowledge, skills and experience meets the requirements of the role

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