Senior Administrator - Quality Assurance

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Plymouth is seeking a part-time administrator to support the Faculty of Health. This role involves overseeing quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and managing administrative systems. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organisational skills, alongside a proven ability to manage a small team. This position requires on-site presence for part of the week, with some flexibility for remote work.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Development opportunities

Flexible working

Retailer discounts

On-site nursery

Qualifications

• Experience working at a senior or administrator level.
• Ability to manage complex processes.
• Evidence of adaptability to change.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality assurance processes in the Faculty.
• Ensure adherence with regulatory body requirements.
• Provide management information using reporting tools.

Skills

Proven communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Ability to manage a small team

Experience in administration

Tools

Computerised record systems

Reporting tools

Job description

The Faculty of Health wishes to appoint a creative and highly motivated individual experienced in administration to work within a customer focused, cost effective and efficient administrative support service. Working closely with the Assistant Faculty Registrar (Quality) and the Associate Deans for Education and Student Experience, you will be part of the professional services support team overseeing all aspects of the Faculty’s quality assurance processes, including programme approval and quality monitoring processes.

You will work with the team to ensure continuing adherence with regulatory body requirements, for example the HCPC, GMC, GDC, NMC, as well as internal University academic regulations and procedures in the context of programme approval and development.

You will have experience working at a senior or administrator level and be able to demonstrate relevant experience of giving advice on and managing complex processes. In addition, you will have managed computerised record systems and used reporting tools to provide management information.

You will be expected to have proven communication, as well as excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. You will need to evidence your ability to manage a small team and be adaptable to the demands of working in an area of rapid change and development.

Ordinarily the post will be located at Intercity Place, on the main campus of University of Plymouth, Plymouth. Travel to the North Plymouth Campus may be required on occasion.

For more information on Select please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools

This is a part-time position working 22.2 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 2 years due to Business Demand.

For this role, you will need to be on site 2 days a week. Although we can acommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Jenna Anderson: by email at [e-mail]

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

About us

The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.

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.

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing Monday 15 September 2025.

Our Offer

When joining us, you will receive:

• 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

*Pro rata if part-time

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

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.