Quality Assurance Administrator

University of Plymouth; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK seeks a part-time Quality Assurance Administrator to support Faculty quality assurance activities. The ideal candidate will have proven administrative experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. This role requires being on-site for at least two days a week following hybrid working principles. Additional benefits include generous leave, a pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Development opportunities

Enhanced family leave

Flexible working

Retailer discounts

On-site nursery

Responsibilities

• Support a wide range of Faculty quality assurance activities.
• Join an efficient administrative team at the University.
• Adapt to the Faculty’s Hybrid Working Principles and ensure effective teamwork.

Skills

Proven administrative experience

Organising meetings, events and visits

Accurate minute-taking

Attention to detail

Professional communication

MS Office skills

Task management in a fast-paced environment

Teamwork skills

Planning and problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

Are you an enthusiastic, competent and proactive team player, who is highly motivated to learn? We’re looking for a Quality Assurance Administrator to join the Faculty Quality Team. You will join a quality‑driven, efficient and friendly administrative team and support a wide range of Faculty quality assurance activities in line with University requirements and those of Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies. This is a part‑time position on a fixed term basis covering an internal secondment until September 2027. You will be based on the 9th floor of InterCity Place on the University of Plymouth’s main campus. Once fully trained and in line with the Faculty’s Hybrid Working Principles, you will be required to be on‑site for at least two days per week. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Claire Ellis – [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience
• Confident organising meetings, events and visits
• Accurate, timely minute‑taking
• Strong document accuracy and attention to detail
• Clear and professional communication with staff and stakeholders
• Solid MS Office and database skills
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and problem‑solving skills

About us

University of Plymouth holds a TEF Silver by the Office for Students. The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education. For more information on Faculty of Health please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Our Offer

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave: 25* Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part‑time) plus Bank Holidays* & Closure Days*
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On‑site nursery

We’re currently unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker visa route. However, we welcome all applicants, as other visa options may be available.

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.