Overview
Programmes Administrator (AP13009) – Bath, BA2 7AY
About the role
The Faculty of Science has over 3,500 undergraduate students and approximately 650 postgraduate students and more than 300 academic and research staff. The Faculty brings together five departments including a cross-departmental degree, with an excellent reputation for both research and teaching. Our students benefit from diverse teaching and research gained from close collaboration with industry across sectors. The Faculty is responsible for world-leading research and flexible courses in biosciences, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, natural sciences, pharmacy, pharmacology and physics.
We are looking for a Programmes Administrator to join our large team, we care about student and staff well-being, excellent service and University reputation. If this approach resonates with you and you are an experienced administrator, good team player who also enjoys working independently, taking initiative and can handle a busy and varied work load, we would welcome an application from you.
About you
You will have previous experience of working in an administrative support role (preferably with experience of student administration) within a busy office environment.
Seeking a dedicated individual to join our Taught Programmes Team. You will play a key role working closely with other team members and academic staff to ensure the smooth and efficient administration and operation of our degree programmes within the Faculty.
Attention to detail is important, as is the ability to manage conflicting priorities at times. You will need to work closely with other team members, academic colleagues and students from across the world and other stakeholders, so effective communication skills are essential. You should have good computer skills, with sound proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams and the ability to learn use of database systems.
Experience in the use of University-specific software (Moodle, SAMIS/SITS and Business Objects) is desirable though not essential. Most important is an interest in our work and a willingness to become fully involved in the life of the Faculty and its departments.
Key activitiesÂ
- Day-to-day administrative support for teaching, assessment and student data management.
- Student and staff enquiries
- Student data management
- Setting exam papers
- Processing student assessments and results
- Secretary to key committees
Key skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to manage a busy and sometimes conflicting workload
- Teamwork
- Effective communication skills are essential as you will work closely with your team, academic colleagues and students from across the world
- Strong digital literacy
- Taking the initiative and problem-solving
- Process improvement
Further information
We are currently working a hybrid work pattern which would mean a minimum of 3 days on campus working, this is a full-time, permanent position.
If additional detail is required which is not contained in this advert and the job description/person specification, please contact the Team Manager (Operations) Paula Gabriel for further detail: P.Gabriel@bath.ac.uk
Learn more about working at the University of Bath and about the Faculty of Science.
What we can offer you:
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
- Free counselling services through Health Assured
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
- Staff discount on language courses
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
- Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- Local discounts and more
- A family-friendly workplace
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
We are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits.
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Closing Date: 05 Oct 2025
Department: Management, Specialist and Administration
Salary: £26,038 to £29,659
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