Programme Administrator

Are you experienced in higher education administration and confident supporting academic teams? Do you enjoy roles where you help programmes run smoothly through clear communication, student support and practical coordination? Signature Recruitment is pleased to be recruiting for the Programme Administrator position with a well-regarded London higher education institution. This full-time role is based in London and offers a hybrid pattern of three campus days and two home-working days. The temporary assignment starts immediately for an approx. seven-week assignment, with the possibility of extension, and pays 19.46 per hour plus holiday pay. You will work 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. You will join a supportive team and play a central role in programme coordination across busy academic cycles. The organisation offers a friendly culture, hybrid flexibility and helpful training during your initial weeks, supporting a smooth transition into the role. Programme Administrator - Key Responsibilities: Coordinate timetabling, room bookings, speaker arrangements and start-of-term preparation across BSc and MSc programmes. Support assessments, marking and exam board planning, ensuring clear schedules and accurate communication. Maintain virtual learning environments and update programme documents with guidance from academic teams. Provide student-facing support including attendance monitoring, guiding learners through procedures and responding to enquiries. Assist with project organisation, viva planning and preparation for the next academic cycle. Contribute to programme administration by servicing committees, maintaining records and supporting ongoing tasks. Programme Administrator - Key Skills: Experience in higher education administration with good understanding of academic and student cycles. Clear and confident communication skills with the ability to support staff and students. Strong organisational skills, initiative and the ability to prioritise during busy periods. Proficiency using VLEs, scheduling tools and Microsoft Office. This role is ideal if you enjoy varied tasks, student contact and supporting programme teams during peak times. If you are adaptable, proactive and able to manage several priorities, we encourage you to apply. While we aim to respond to every applicant, the volume of applications may result in delayed communication. If you do not receive a response within a week, your application may not have been successful on this occasion. However, we will keep your details for potential future opportunities. Please be aware that Signature Recruitment will never reach out to candidates through WhatsApp, nor will we request sensitive information like bank details, passport, or driving licence data during the application process. For a secure job search and reliable flexible work, we advise consulting Jobs Aware who ensures all workers and work-seekers in the UK have access to free help and advice, as well as provide an option to report a scam or exploitation. SIG-T10627