Faculty Administrator, London OR Birmingham based HYBRID Maternity Cover

QA Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking a Faculty Administrator (Maternity Cover) to provide vital academic administration support. Your role will include managing academic processes, coordinating examinations, and supporting student queries. The ideal candidate will have strong administration experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent organisational skills. This fixed-term role offers a hybrid working model with professional development opportunities and a supportive environment.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Professional development opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Cycle-to-work schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in education administration or transferable administration skills.
• Ability to manage complex workloads and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for Business and Computing programmes.
• Act as the Virtual Learning Environment Champion.
• Manage academic processes including mark input and moderation.
• Support academic misconduct processes and student queries.

Skills

Strong administration experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong Excel skills

Organisational abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

About The Role

Join Us as a Faculty Administrator (Maternity Cover)

Location: London or Birmingham

Working Style: Hybrid (1 day per week on campus)

Contract: 12-month fixed-term maternity cover

Are you highly organised with a passion for supporting education? At QA Higher Education, we’re dedicated to delivering an exceptional student experience—and that starts with our people. We’re looking for a Faculty Administrator to provide vital academic administration support and help keep our programmes running smoothly.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide efficient administrative support for Business and Computing programmes.
• Act as the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Champion, supporting and training academic teams.
• Coordinate key academic processes including mark input, moderation packs, and Examination Board preparation.
• Manage resit and retake processes and maintain accurate records.
• Support academic misconduct processes and student queries.
• Collaborate with academic teams and university partners to ensure seamless operations.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong administration experience—ideally within the education sector, or excellent transferable skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong Excel skills.
• Exceptional organisational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage complex workloads and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, detail‑oriented approach and willingness to learn.

Why Join QA Higher Education?

• Be part of a collaborative and forward‑thinking team.
• Enjoy professional development opportunities and 3 annual training days.
• Benefit from 27 days holiday.
• Access perks like season ticket loans, discounted gym membership, and cycle‑to‑work schemes.
• Work in a diverse and inclusive environment where your voice matters.

About The Organisation

QAHE partners with leading UK universities to deliver a wide range of programmes—from foundation to postgraduate level—across subjects like Business, Computing, Cyber Security, and more. We’re committed to widening access to higher education and creating a safe, inclusive learning environment for all.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply now and help us deliver outstanding academic support.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake the Basic DBS check.