Job profile

Are you an enthusiastic, competent and proactive team player, who is highly motivated to learn?

About the role
We’re looking for a Quality Assurance Administrator to join the Faculty Quality Team. 

You will join a quality‑driven, efficient and friendly administrative team. Working closely with Senior Administrators, you’ll support a wide range of Faculty quality assurance activities in line with University requirements and those of Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies.

You will help deliver a customer‑focused, cost‑effective and efficient administrative service, enhancing programme approval, accreditation and ongoing quality monitoring across the faculty.

This is a part-time position on a fixed term basis covering an internal secondment until September 2027.

You will be based on the 9th floor of InterCity Place on the University of Plymouth’s main campus. Travel to other sites may occasionally be required.

Once fully trained and in line with the Faculty’s Hybrid Working Principles, you will be required to be on‑site for at least of two days per week, and flexibility to attend campus as needed to meet business demands.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Claire Ellis - Claire.ellis@plymouth.ac.uk.

What we’re looking for

• Proven administrative experience
• Confident organising meetings, events and visits
• Accurate, timely minute‑taking
• Strong document accuracy and attention to detail
• Clear and professional communication with staff and stakeholders
• Solid MS Office and database skills
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and problem‑solving skills

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

About us
University of Plymouth holds a TEF (Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework) Silver by the Office for Students. The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.

For more information on Faculty of Health please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools

Application Process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Our Offer
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

Our Offer
When joining us, you will receive:

• Generous annual leave: 25* Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays* & Closure Days*
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

*Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

Please note: We’re currently unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker visa route. However, we welcome all applicants, as other visa options may be available.

Additional Information
The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.