Course Administrator

University of Westminster; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Westminster is recruiting for two Course Administrator roles, full-time (one permanent, one fixed-term until February 2027). Each post is 35 hours per week and involves supporting a portfolio of taught courses, delivering information and advice to students, and maintaining accurate student records in the university system.

Candidates should have a strong administrative background, be highly IT literate with excellent MS Office skills, and possess outstanding written and spoken

Qualifications

• Broad administrative background and experience in an educational or professional environment.
• Proficient in MS Office and IT literacy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and advice service for students.
• Maintain accurate student records using the University system.
• Support registration and assessment activities in collaboration with academic staff.
• Liaise with external agencies as required and manage multiple tasks under pressure.

Skills

Administrative experience

MS Office

Written and oral communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Time management

Organisational skills

Tools

Student record system

Job description

About The Post

One full time and permanent position and one full time and fixed term position (until February 2027). Both positions working 35 hours per week. The Course Administrator role includes a wide range of administrative responsibilities in support of a portfolio of designated taught courses and subjects. Successful candidates will provide a professional and efficient information and advice service for students, maintaining accurate student profiles using the University's student record system. There is a lot of contact with students and liaison with external agencies. They will participate in the administration of a wide range of registration and assessment activities, including working closely with academic staff to support them and our students. Candidates should have a good educational background coupled with administrative experience, be highly IT literate with excellent MS Office skills and have excellent written and oral communication skills. Candidates should be 'customer focused' with a friendly and positive attitude. Working within busy teams, the post holders will need to be able to multitask, organise and prioritise their own workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure.

Additional Information

At the University of Westminster, diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity are at the core of how we engage with students, colleagues, applicants, visitors and all our stakeholders. We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse and inclusive, is based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable. The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative and flexible employer. Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at interview stage.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 22 September 2026 Interviews likely to be held on: 6 or 7 October 2026 Administrative contact: [e-mail] £32,185 to £35,066 per annum (Incl. LWA)