Programme Officer (PGT)

King's College London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

On-campus days

Job summary

King's College London, through King's Business School, invites applications for a Programme Officer to provide day-to-day administrative support for taught campus-based programmes. You will collaborate with academic and student support teams to ensure smooth student lifecycle activities.

This full-time fixed-term role (35 hours per week) runs to 30 July 2027 with a hybrid working policy, requiring strong communication, numeracy and IT skills, and a keen eye for accuracy in a busy educational

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities for drafting documents and correspondence.
• Strong numeracy skills with ability to analyse complex numerical data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and adaptable to new systems.
• Ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders in a professional manner.
• Strong time management and organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Curious, customer service oriented, with accountability and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable adapting to change and pursuing professional development.
• Methodical, detail oriented and flexible in approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support for taught campus-based programmes.
• Collaborate with academic and student support teams to ensure smooth student lifecycle activities.
• Develop working knowledge of regulations and processes relevant to the role.

Skills

Communication

Numeracy

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder management

Time management

Curious

Adaptability

Detail orientation

Education

Degree level or equivalent qualification or experience

Tools

Virtual learning environments

SITS/Student records systems

Website content management systems

Content management systems

Job description

About us:

Welcome to King's Business School, where our vision aligns with King's College London's ambitious goal of changing the world for the better.

Our dedicated programmes team is committed to creating social and economic value for both business and society. We offer a wide selection of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes (see https://www.kcl.ac.uk/business), with sustainability at the heart of what we do.

Join us in our mission to shape the future of education and empower students globally through innovative learning experiences.

About the role:

We are seeking candidates at all levels of experience with the drive and passion to deliver high-quality customer service to support our strategic aims. This is an ideal opportunity to commence or further your career in Higher Education administration.

Your primary responsibility will be to provide day-to-day administrative support for our taught campus-based programmes, collaborating closely with academic and student support teams to ensure that the student lifecycle activities run smoothly.

With support to develop a working knowledge of regulations and processes, the Programme Officer is a valued and trusted member of the team with a keen eye for accuracy and detail.

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed-term contract to 30 July 2027, with the possibility of extension.

King's Business School operates a hybrid working policy and you will be expected to spend a minimum of two working days per week on campus.

About you:

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

1. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, enabling independent drafting of documents, virtual learning content, and correspondence tailored to diverse audiences.
2. Strong numeracy skills and ability to analyse complex numerical data.
3. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and the ability to work on new systems.
4. Ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders in a professional and assured manner.
5. Strong time management and organisational skills, adept at meeting tight deadlines and managing competing priorities, with a willingness to seek and utilise support as needed.
6. Curious, customer service oriented, with a commitment to personal accountability and continuous improvement.
7. Comfortable with adapting to change, driving own professional development.
8. Methodical, detail oriented and flexible in approach to work, maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Desirable criteria

1. Experience of using virtual learning environments.
2. Experience in the use of databases, student records systems (such as SITS) and website content management systems.
3. Prior experience of working in a customer facing environment
4. Degree level or equivalent qualification or experience.

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

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