Programme Curriculum and Assessment Administrator

University of Leicester; Leicester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Leicester is seeking Programme Curriculum and Assessment Administrators to join the professional services team across various Colleges. You will provide high-quality administrative support and an excellent student-facing service to undergraduate and postgraduate taught students, working across the full student lifecycle.

You will take responsibility for key programme administration activities, including assessment processes, timetabling, and monitoring student progression and

Qualifications

• Educated to A level standard or equivalent, or significant relevant experience.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills and ability to manage complex information.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to undergraduate and postgraduate taught students.
• Manage assessment processes, timetabling, and monitoring progression and engagement.
• Support curriculum planning, annual monitoring and review, and prepare data/reports.

Skills

Organisational skills

Data management

IT literacy

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

A-level or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Student records system

Job description

About the role

We are seeking Programme Curriculum and Assessment Administrators to join the professional services team across various Colleges at the University of Leicester. In this varied role, you will provide high-quality administrative support and an excellent student-facing service to undergraduate and postgraduate taught students, working across the full student lifecycle. You will take responsibility for key programme administration activities, including assessment processes, timetabling, and monitoring student progression and engagement, while ensuring compliance with University regulations and deadlines.

You will also play an important role in programme quality assurance, supporting curriculum planning, annual monitoring and review processes, and the preparation of data and reports to inform decision-making. The role involves liaising with academic and professional services colleagues, supporting committees and exam boards, maintaining accurate student records, and contributing to the continuous improvement of systems and processes in a collaborative, agile working environment.

About you

You will be educated to A level standard or equivalent, or have significant relevant experience, with strong organisational and administrative skills and a proven ability to manage complex information and systems. You will bring excellent IT skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to interpret regulations and provide clear guidance. Experience of working independently, using initiative to resolve issues, and handling confidential information with professionalism is essential.

You will be an effective communicator with a strong customer service focus, able to work collaboratively with colleagues and confidently engage with students and stakeholders. You will be adaptable and proactive, able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines, with a positive approach to continuous improvement and an interest in working within a higher education environment.

Additional information

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond.

• We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Vacancy terms

Full-time, or potential for part-time or job share opportunities, permanent