Do you enjoy supporting postgraduate students while keeping academic processes running smoothly? Are you confident managing competing priorities and working closely with academic colleagues in a busy university environment? Signature Recruitment is working with a London university to recruit a Postgraduate Programme Manager to support a department during a peak period.
This is a full-time temporary role based in London, working 9am–5pm (35 hours per week), with hybrid working available. The assignment is expected to last for two months and offers an hourly rate of £22.98, plus holiday pay. The role would suit someone with solid higher education experience who can step in quickly, work independently, and maintain a high standard of service for students and staff.
As Postgraduate Programme Manager, you will support the smooth delivery of postgraduate programmes by acting as a key administrative and coordination contact. You will work closely with academic Programme Directors, supporting planning activity and ensuring teaching preparation tasks are in place. A strong focus of the role will be maintaining accurate records, managing shared inboxes, and ensuring information is clear and up to date. You will balance student-facing support with operational tasks, managing workload effectively and escalating issues where necessary.
Postgraduate Programme Manager– Key Responsibilities:
*Supporting the administration of postgraduate programmes and acting as a key point of contact for students
*Responding to student enquiries in a timely, clear, and supportive manner
*Working closely with academic Programme Directors to support programme planning and delivery
*Coordinating teaching preparation activity, including timetabling and GTA arrangements
*Maintaining accurate programme records and documenting processes to support continuity
*Managing workload independently and escalating risks or capacity issues when required
Postgraduate Programme Manager– Key Skills:
*Previous experience working within higher education, ideally in programme or student administration
*Prior use of university administrative systems such as SITS or Moodle; familiarity with comparable HE platforms
*Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
*Clear and confident communication with students, academics, and colleagues
*Ability to work autonomously in a busy, student-facing environment
This opportunity would suit an experienced higher education professional who is available at short notice and comfortable taking ownership in a temporary role. If you are looking for a short-term Postgraduate Programme Manager position within a London university, we would be pleased to hear from you.
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