Programme Administrator - Plymouth, United Kingdom - Plymouth University

Plymouth University

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Plymouth, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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This is an exciting chance to be part of a progressive and cutting-edge University, where you can really make a difference.

First choice for health, the University of Plymouth's Faculty of Health helps address today's most challenging healthcare and psychological issues, through research-informed teaching and active, real-world learning.

An exciting opportunity is available for a driven and resilient individual to join the professional services department of the Peninsula Medical School - one of England's top four medical schools - and proactively facilitate the development of outstanding doctors of the future.

You will contribute to the delivery of customer focused, cost effective and efficient administrative support of the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) programme, as a part an expanding and enthusiastic team based across Plymouth, Torbay and Taunton.

Each team member seeks to enhance the student and stakeholder experience throughout their time with the University.

This role is primarily accountable for the administration of Years 3-5 of the BMBS programme.

Programme administration duties will support the BMBS programme, with particular reference to curriculum delivery, assessment and front-line student service.

This will include maintaining student records and assessment data; helping resolve placement and assessment issues; attending, organising and minuting meetings; updating programme documents amd providing programme data as required and effectively communicating with students, academics, clinicians and colleagues.

You will provide support to the Senior Programme Co-ordinator in addition to providing support across the team.

You will have experience operating effectively as a member of an administrative team within a customer service environment.

A flexible and resilient attitude in an ever changing environment will be vital, alongside organisation skills, excellent IT skills (including spreadsheets and databases), the ability to proactively identify and seek resolutions to problems, and ability to work within tight deadlines.

Good communication skills, team-work and data reporting are essential.

Experience working in a medical or education function/environment (or equivalent) would be desirable.

You will be based at the student-facing Faculty Office in the John Bull Building, Plymouth Science Park, Derriford although occasionally travel to other sites (primarily the University Main Campus) will be required.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 30th January 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women's careers in STEMM academia.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.