Programme Administrator (Enrolments PDU)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Under the direction of the Faculty Marketing and Admissions Manager for the Faculty of Health, you will be responsible, along with several colleagues, for activities associated with the enrolment of students onto the programmes and modules that form part of the offering within the Professional Development Unit (PDU). This will involve the processing of applications to modules, liaison with applicants and enquirers, and working with academic colleagues to determine candidate suitability, among other tasks.
The PDU offers upwards of 80 postgraduate programmes and 250 module deliveries per annum aimed at registered healthcare professionals seeking to continue their professional development.
You will have experience of operating in a customer facing role, be able to work as an effective member of the team and have experience of working in office administration. Other attributes required for the role can be found within the job description. You will need to demonstrate that you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
We offer a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. Once you are fully inducted into your role, it may be possible to arrange a proportion of home-based working.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact James Mitchell: by email at james.mitchell@plymouth.ac.uk
Interviews are likely to take place on Tuesday 4 April 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
This is a part-time position working 22.2 hours per week on a permanent basis.
The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia.
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.
The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,715 - £27,396 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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