Senior Programme Officer

  • Prospectus
  • Aug 30, 2025
Full time

Job Description

We are delighted to be supporting a London-based university in their search for a temporary Senior Programme Officer to join their academic services team. This is a full-time role based in Central London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills and a student-focused approach to contribute to the smooth running of programme administration and student support.

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

  • Coordinating programme cycles and ensuring key academic processes are delivered effectively throughout the year.
  • Supervising programme administration, including assessments and module registration, in line with university regulations.
  • Managing day-to-day student enquiries, resolving complex queries and escalating where necessary.
  • Supporting quality assurance and accreditation processes, including servicing relevant committees.
  • Collaborating with colleagues to improve service delivery, implementing feedback and new ways of working.
  • Ensuring accurate use of university systems for student records and virtual learning environments.
  • Providing pastoral support to students, triaging needs and escalating appropriately.
  • Maintaining high standards of data quality and confidentiality in line with data protection regulations.

To be considered for this position, you should possess:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organisational and time management abilities.
  • A professional and collaborative approach to working with diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience working in Higher Education and a commitment to continuous improvement.
  • A methodical and detail-oriented mindset with flexibility in approach.
  • Familiarity with student records systems (e.g. SITS) and virtual learning environments is desirable.

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity in a dynamic university setting and enjoy working in a student-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply below and submit your CV in Word format.

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