Postgraduate Administrator

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATOR

Temporary | Cambridge |  £17.80 per hour  |  37.5 hours per week

Are you an organised, confident administrator who enjoys keeping busy programmes running like clockwork? We''re recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded Higher Education provider in Cambridge for a Postgraduate Programme Administrator to join their team on a temporary basis, with a strong opportunity to move into a permanent position.

This role sits at the heart of a postgraduate programme, keeping communications, systems and budgets on track so that students and staff have a smooth experience from start to finish. You''ll be joining ahead of a new course launch in October, working closely with the outgoing postholder during a structured handover to make sure nothing is missed.

WHAT YOU''LL BE DOING

• Coordinating the day-to-day running of the programme, keeping things on time, on budget and to a high standard
• Managing programme communications, including newsletters and updates to stakeholders
• Organising events from start to finish, including budgets, staffing and travel arrangements
• Taking ownership of programme finances, from monitoring spend to processing invoices and purchase orders
• Keeping databases, records and the website accurate and up to date
• Pulling together reports and data to support strategic decisions
• Acting as secretary to the programme''s steering group, including agendas, minutes and follow-ups
• Supporting publicity and marketing activity for the programme

WHAT WE''RE LOOKING FOR

• Proven experience in an administrative or project management role
• Confident, everyday use of Microsoft Office
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to juggle several priorities at once
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A good understanding of programme or course coordination
• Educated to degree level, or an equivalent qualification or level of practical experience
• Experience within Higher Education is an advantage but not essential

THE DETAILS

• Temporary contract for 3 months, with potential for permanent role to follow
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, with an earlier finish on Fridays
• Office based, with a hybrid pattern once settled in
• Start date end of August, allowing for a handover with the current postholder

WHY APPLY

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a varied, hands-on role with genuine variety day to day, supported by a thorough handover and a clear route to a permanent position. If you''re looking for a role where your organisational skills will really make a difference, we''d love to hear from you.