MSc Programme Officer

University of Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK university is seeking an MSc Programme Officer for its School of Management. The role involves providing administrative support for MSc programmes, enhancing the student experience, and managing projects. Candidates should have strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with experience in administrative roles, ideally in higher education. This full-time position offers a salary ranging from £31,236 to £37,694, along with a benefits package including pension schemes and discounts on tuition fees.

Benefits

Free counselling services

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Staff discount at Team Bath gym

Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees

Generous employer contributory pension schemes

Qualifications

• Significant administrative experience, ideally in a higher education setting.
• Experience in student recruitment or conversion activities is beneficial.
• Experience in a multicultural environment with cultural sensitivity and awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to enhance the student learning experience.
• Maintain records and support admissions processing.
• Manage specific projects and deputize for the MSc Programmes Manager.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Tools

Standard IT systems

Databases

Job description

About the role

The University of Bath’s School of Management is seeking a proficient MSc Programme Officer to join the MSc Team in a fast paced, varied role.

Ranked among the top UK business schools, with a renowned reputation for business education and international research, the School is looking for someone who can contribute to the continued success of its MSc programmes. You will be part of the School’s MSc Office team, taking responsibility for administrative support across the MSc suite of programmes.

The duties of this busy and varied role will include administrative support to enhance the student learning experience, record maintenance, admissions processing, and support for recruitment and conversion activities. Working closely with the MSc Programmes Manager, you will also take responsibility for managing specific projects and deputise for the Manager in their absence.

About you

The post holder will be a dedicated and hardworking individual who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, able to work both independently and as part of a team. They will have significant administrative experience, ideally gained in a higher education setting, and be confident using standard IT systems and databases.

They will need excellent organisational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to multi‑task, prioritise, and manage a high‑volume workload with accuracy and attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as the role involves working with students, faculty, and stakeholders across the University and beyond.

Experience of working in a multicultural environment with cultural sensitivity and awareness would be an advantage. Experience in student recruitment or conversion activities would also be beneficial. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

The MSc team works collaboratively to develop consistent systems and processes based on best practice, ensuring compliance with University regulations and procedures.

Further information

This role is offered on a full‑time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Mikhaila Found, MSc Programmes Manager (01225 386425 or [e-mail]); however please ensure that you submit your application through the University of Bath website.

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 and 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're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• 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

£31,236 to £37,694. Grade 6, per annum