Portfolio Officer

University of Exeter; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Exeter is seeking a Portfolio Officer (0.6 FTE) to support the Education Diversification portfolio. The role is hybrid, combining campus presence with home working, from Sept 2026 to 31 July 2028.

You will coordinate activities, handle administration, and work with senior leadership teams across projects, adapting to changing priorities with confidentiality and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting portfolio activities in fast-paced environments.
• Able to manage changing priorities and work under pressure.
• Excellent communication with high attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Collaborates effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a wide range of activities for the Education Diversification portfolio.
• Provide administration and portfolio support.
• Support senior leadership teams and project coordination.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Confidentiality

Stakeholder mgmt

Job description

Job Details

• Careers Site Advertising End Date: 02 Sep 2026
• Internal Advertising End Date: Not Specified
• All Locations: Exeter (Hybrid)
• All Departments: Not Specified
• Type of Contract: Fixed-term contract
• Salary: The starting salary will be from £33,951 (pro rata) on Grade E, depending on experience.

About The Role

Portfolio Officer

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

This part time post (0.6 FTE) is available from September 2026 to 31 July 2028. Applications for secondments will be considered subject to agreement from your current line manager.

The starting salary will be from £33,951, (pro rata) on Grade E, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working - some time on campus and some from home.

This is an exciting opportunity to undertake a coordination and portfolio support role specifically supporting the senior leadership teams of the Education Diversification portfolio. The role will coordinate a wide range of activities, be responsible for administration, and will be required to support and get involved in all aspect of projects where organisation, coordination and administration are required.

About You

We are looking for an organised, proactive, and innovative professional with experience supporting portfolio activities in fast-paced environments. The postholder will need to manage changing priorities, work under pressure, and deliver high-quality outcomes with minimal supervision. It is key that they possess excellent communication with strong attention to detail and confidentiality and can quickly grasp new concepts and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Further Information

Please contact Charlotte Johnston, EAS Business Manager, [e-mail]

About The Division

Not Specified

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