Learning and Teaching Administrator - Durham, United Kingdom - Durham University

Durham University

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Durham, United Kingdom

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Learning and Teaching Administrator

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Department of Chemistry

Grade 4:

£23,144
£24,533 per annum (pro rata)

Fixed Term - Part Time

Contract Duration: 24 months

Contracted Hours per Week: 21

Closing Date: 13-Sep-2023, 5:59:00 PM

Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement:
Not Applicable.

The University
At Durham University we are proud of our people.

A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other.

Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally.

Whether you are at the very start, middle or end of your career, there is a role for you. We believe everyone has their own unique skills to offer.

We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here.

The Role and the Department

A World Top 100 department, the Department of Chemistry at Durham is one of the very best in the UK, with an outstanding reputation for excellence in research, teaching and employability of our students.

We are an active and vibrant department, with a strong cohort of early career academics and future leaders. We hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our commitment to gender equality. Our undergraduate programmes are ranked fifth in The Complete University Guide 2023.

The Learning and Teaching Administrator is responsible for the delivery of a professional, efficient administrative service, taking responsibility for operational aspects of programme delivery.

They will ensure deadlines are met and service delivery standards are maintained, working in accordance with University and Departmental policies and procedures.

The Learning and Teaching Administrator will work independently, taking day to day decisions and using their experience to decide on appropriate courses of action and resolve problems. They will possess excellent organisational and time management skills, display initiative and flexibility, and demonstrate a commitment to customer service excellence.

Working at Durham
A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits:

27 Days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year
total of 39 days per year. The University closes between Christmas and New Year.
No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies.
Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities and access to a 247 Employee Assistance Programme.
On site nursery is available and access to holiday camps for children aged 516 throughout the year.
Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers).
There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities.
The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community.
Discounts are available via our benefits portal including; money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions.
We offer generous pension schemes.

Durham University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work.

As a University equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do.

We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct.

At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive.

It's important to us that all of our colleagues are aligned to both our values and commitment to EDI.

What you need to demonstrate when you apply
To be considered for this role, here are the skills/experience we're looking for:

Qualifications/Experience