Student Administration Team Leader (End Point Assessment)

University of the West of England; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent higher education institution in Bristol is seeking a Student Administration Team Leader for their Academic Quality and Partnerships Enhancement team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in higher education and a graduate-level qualification or equivalent experience. They will be responsible for overseeing the administration of Apprenticeship End Point Assessment and ensuring compliance with educational standards. This role offers competitive benefits and a dynamic working environment, with some opportunity for remote working and a full-time schedule.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Career average pension schemes

Opportunities for training and personal development

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional or specialist service within a large organisation.
• Experience leading a team or supervising staff.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a flexible portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration of Apprenticeship End Point Assessment.
• Support compliance with external education agencies.
• Present data appropriately to various audiences.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Graduate level qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious professional with a passion for higher education to join UWE Bristol’s Academic Quality and Partnerships Enhancement (AQPE) team as a Student Administration Team Leader (End Point Assessment). AQPE provides university-wide support for the ongoing development and review of UWE Bristol’s educational portfolio across three interconnected areas of activity: curriculum, standards and accreditation, and collaborative provision.

This role is based within the standards and accreditation service area. We provide a professional service in the administration of Apprenticeship End Point Assessment and support the university’s role as an End Point Assessment Organisation. We ensure compliance with external government agencies such as the Department for Education, Ofsted, Skills England and the Office for Students.

We are a very friendly, lively, informed and dedicated team. New members are welcomed and made to feel at home from the outset.

About You

A team player with a “can do” attitude, you have broad-based experience in a professional or specialist service within a large complex organisation (such as a Higher Education Institution). You’re qualified to graduate level or with equivalent experience, and have excellent organisational, interpersonal and IT skills. You’re skilled in working independently to manage and prioritise a flexible portfolio and collaborating successfully with a wide range of stakeholders using your strong written and spoken communication skills.

You have experience of leading a team or supervising staff. You have experience in extracting, analysing and interpreting data, and are confident in presenting it appropriately to a range of audiences. Proactive and enthusiastic, you demonstrate a commitment to your own continuing professional development. You’ll thrive in a demanding yet rewarding environment and have the passion to make a real difference to the University and our students.

Where are these roles based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK’s most exciting and forward‑thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community. We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision‑making and problem‑solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under‑represented in this area of the organisation; however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Alison Rudd on 0117 328 7631 or email: [e-mail] or Harriet Castor on 0117 328 2421 or email [e-mail]. The University will be closed from 19 December and will reopen on 5 January 2026; we will respond to queries received during this time when we return in the New Year.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Frenchay Campus – date to be confirmed. This is a full‑time permanent post, working 37 hours per week. The role is campus based with some opportunity for remote/home working. To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience.

Right to Work in the UK

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK; please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route and we do not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

Advice to applicants

We’d love to hear from you – if you are excited about joining us at UWE please complete our application form as soon as possible. Tell us about how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible.

Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.