Postgraduate Programmes Administrator (maternity cover)

University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, IN

1d • £30,180 - £34,630 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Postgraduate Programmes Administrator will join EPCC’s three-person Postgraduate Taught Team, based at The Bayes Centre, and provide course and programme administration for EPCC’s Postgraduate Taught portfolio. The student-facing role supports the efficient and effective coordination of daily teaching and assessment and combines strong administrative skills, organisation, attention to detail, and relationship-building with students and colleagues. The team provides administrative and pastoral support to postgraduate students across EPCC.

The role is full-time at 35 hours per week and is a fixed-term maternity cover appointment through 30 November 2027. Hybrid working may be considered once the post holder is familiar with the role, subject to peak periods and business needs; it combines work from home with regular on-campus working. Part-time or flexible working patterns may also be considered. The post is based at The Bayes Centre, Edinburgh.

Requirements

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to exercise initiative and judgment to resolve many day-to-day problems independently.
• Strong organisational skills, including planning and preparing materials in advance in line with the Postgraduate Taught cycle.
• Proven IT literacy, including use of common O365 software such as Excel and Outlook and other University systems.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and high standards of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide course and programme administration for EPCC’s Postgraduate Taught portfolio.
• Coordinate matters related to daily teaching and assessment efficiently and effectively.
• Provide administrative and pastoral support to postgraduate students in collaboration with the Postgraduate Taught Team.
• Plan and prepare required materials in advance and in line with the Postgraduate Taught cycle to support students and staff.
• Use O365 software and University systems to complete administrative tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Resolve day-to-day problems independently, exercising initiative and judgment.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and contribute to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Opportunities for personal development.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Defined benefits pension scheme.
• Staff discounts.
• Family-friendly initiatives.
• Flexible work options.
• Competitive salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed