Programmes Officer

Warwick; Coventry; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Learning and development opportunities

Onsite childcare facilities

Job summary

The University of Warwick's Department of Politics and International Studies invites applications for a Programmes Officer to support students with all aspects of their interactions with the department.

You will work closely with the existing team to ensure smooth operation of systems and procedures that underpin course delivery, and you will bring strong organisational skills and a proactive, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills
• Experience of student administration and supporting student interactions with a department

Responsibilities

• Support students with all aspects of their interactions with the department
• Work with the Course Support Team to ensure smooth operation of systems and procedures that underpin course delivery

Job description

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Department: Politics & International Studies

Contract Type:Indefinite

Hours: Full-time, 36.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)

Full time Salary Range: £27,241 - £30,986 per annum

About the Role

The Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS) is a thriving community of staff and students. We are offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and pro-active individual to join our Course Support Team in the post of Programmes Officer, supporting our students with all aspects of their interactions with the department.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here) .

About You

The role involves working closely with the department’s existing team to ensure the smooth and effective operation of the systems and procedures which support the successful delivery of our courses and which contribute to an excellent student experience.

We are seeking a professional, enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to fill the post of Programmes Officer. You will have excellent organisational skills, experience of student administration and the ability to work co-operatively and effectively with both staff and students.

About the Department

PAIS is a leading Politics and International Studies department. We are ranked 49th in the world in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, and 4th in The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. We have been ranked number 1 or 2 for ‘overall satisfaction’ in the Russell Group for Politics in the National Student Survey (NSS).

We are a diverse and inclusive community with a Professional Services team of 21 supporting education, research and departmental operations. We are committed to embedding the values of dignity, equality, freedom, and justice in our practices, including widening opportunity for both students and staff.

We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including a suite of double-degree MAs in partnership with other institutions. We also have a vibrant PhD programme.

PAIS holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, a national initiative that recognises the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression, and success for all in academia. We provide a welcoming and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment in which all colleagues can thrive. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those from racially minoritised, disabled, LGBTQIA+, and economically disadvantaged communities. We actively champion a culture of inclusion, intellectual curiosity, and innovation across our diverse department.

The interviews will be held on w/c 9 November 2026.

We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, a generous holiday allowance plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working.

If you are considering relocating to the UK, read our Relocation Guide to find out more about what Warwick has to offer and what might be involved in the process.

Warwick is committedto building an organisation ofmutual respectanddignity, promoting awelcoming, diverse, and inclusive workingand learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to berecognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.

We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation.

The University currently holds aRace Equality Charter Bronze Award,Athena Swan Sliver Awardand aDisability Smart Bronze Award.Further information on all of the University's Awards and Accreditations can be found here . The University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance .

Right to Work in the UK

We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.