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 Faculty.
You will contribute to the delivery of customer focused, cost effective and efficient administrative support of the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The School is based across multiple sites in Plymouth, Exeter and Cornwall as a part an expanding, developing and enthusiastic team. Each team member seeks to enhance the student and stakeholder experience throughout their time with University of Plymouth.
You will work with Senior Academics and a team of programme administration staff of varying grades to support the programmes, with particular reference to curriculum delivery, assessment and servicing of committees and meetings. This will include liaising with internal and external stakeholders, co-ordinating placement allocation activity, maintaining student records & assessment data, resolving assessment issues, attending, organising and minuting meetings, updating programme documents & providing programme data as required for contract monitoring purposes. It is anticipated that the role will work closely with the Senior Administrator (Placements). You will have some responsibility for site co-ordination as appropriate. You will provide support to the Faculty Registrar and Assistant Faculty Registrar in addition to providing strategic direction and management of the team.
The role is currently based on the main University Campus. Travel between sites may be required.
You will have proven and demonstrable experience of leading, developing and managing a team, particularly in the context of multi-site working and a change environment. You will also need to have experience of operating effectively as a leader (and member) of an administrative team within a customer service environment. A flexible, proactive 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 the ability to work within tight deadlines. Good communication skills, teamwork and data reporting are essential.
Experience of working in a health, medical or education function/environment (or equivalent) would be desirable.
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.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the roles then please contact Andrea Evans (Assistant Faculty Registrar) by email andrea.evans@plymouth.ac.uk.
Interviews are to be confirmed but likely to be during the week of 4th April 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
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.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.
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.
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 and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.
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.
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