Undergraduate Coordinator

Lancaster University; Bailrigg; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a full-time administrative support officer to provide high-level administrative assistance for its undergraduate medical degree programme. Candidates should possess excellent administrative and organisational skills, advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, and a willingness to work flexibly in a dynamic office environment. This role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including 39 days of leave annually and a committment to employee support and wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Generous employer pension scheme

39 days off annually

Family-friendly policies

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office packages at an advanced level.
• Ability to work flexibly in a busy office environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support for the undergraduate medical degree programme.
• Coordinate activities across clinical sites.
• Work closely with colleagues in a rapidly expanding department.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

You will provide high-level administrative support for the undergraduate medical degree programme, coordinating a wide range of activities across clinical sites.

Requirements

Excellent administrative and organisational skills and experience of using Microsoft Office packages at an advanced level are essential, as is the ability to work flexibly as part of a rapidly expanding department. Ideally you will have previous administrative experience in a higher education or NHS background. A proven team player and confident communicator, you will be committed to integrating into a busy office environment, working closely with a wide range of colleagues. Experience of working in a higher education environment is not essential; we will support you to settle in and excel in the role.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail when handling applicant information.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new systems.
• A curious mindset and commitment to personal and team development.
• A flexible, team-oriented approach.

Find out what it's like to work at Lancaster University, including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace.

The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues. We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity.

Lancaster University's Bailrigg campus offers a vibrant work environment surrounded by green parkland. Facilities include a sports centre, shops, cafes, a multi-faith centre, pre-school, post office, and library. Staff can join clubs and networks, and the University promotes a healthy work-life balance with strong employee support. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Generous employer pension scheme
• 39 days off annually, including University closure days and bank holidays
• Family-friendly policies for those with parental or caring responsibilities
• Flexible benefits tailored to your needs, some with tax savings

Discover more employee benefits

We're committed to making positive economic, cultural, societal, and environmental change. If you want to be part of that, we'd love to hear from you.

Contract and Contact

This post is full-time, fixed term, with a hybrid work pattern (3 days on campus), or fully on-campus if preferred. We're happy to discuss flexible working.