Programme Administrator

Location: Central London, fully on site
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Temporary, until July 2027
Pay: £20.51 per hour (+ £2.48 holiday pay) (circa £37,400 salaried equivalent)
Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking an organised and proactive Programme Administrator to support the delivery of a portfolio of postgraduate programmes within a prestigious higher education environment. This is a varied administrative role that combines admissions support, student and academic liaison, programme coordination, and assessment administration.

This role would be particularly suitable for a recent graduate or early-career professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the graduate admissions process and manage applicant enquiries.
• Coordinate communications with prospective students and offer holders.
• Maintain accurate student records and administrative databases.
• Assist with coursework, assessment, and grading administration.
• Support Programme Managers with the day-to-day running of postgraduate programmes.
• Prepare reports, documentation, and programme materials.
• Liaise with students, academics, and internal stakeholders.
• Support student onboarding, orientation activities, and programme events.
• Monitor attendance information and maintain programme data.
• Provide general administrative support across the department.

About You

• Strong administrative abilities, gained in either a professional or academic environment.
• High level of organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to build genuine stakeholder relationships.
• Collaborative and proactive approach, with the capability to work both independently and in a team.

CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so if you’re interested in the opportunity, please apply ASAP with your CV in Word format.

At Prospectus, we believe recruitment should be human-led and we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. While AI may be used to support our administrative process, all applications are reviewed by people and all hiring decisions are made by experienced recruiters.

Pay: £20.51 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Work Location: In person