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Posted 25 July, 2026

Programme Officer

Signature Recruitment
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Do you enjoy helping people and creating a positive experience every day? Are you a proactive administrator who thrives in a busy, student-focused environment? Signature Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting a Programme Officer on behalf of a respected London higher education institution.Offering a varied temporary opportunity with an August start.

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This full time temporary role is based in Central London and is fully office based. The position is available for 10 weeks, paying £19.21 per hour plus holiday pay. You'll join a welcoming and fast-paced student services environment where you'll play an important role in supporting programme delivery, helping students and colleagues, and ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly.

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No two days are the same in this varied role. Working with a diverse student community and supportive colleagues, you'll combine excellent customer service with strong organisational skills to help create a positive student experience. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and learning new processes in a collaborative higher education environment.

Programme Officer – Key Responsibilities:\n
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  • Manage a busy inbox, responding promptly to student enquiries both online and in person.
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  • Prepare registers, daily reception lists and student documentation to support programme delivery.
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  • Allocate teaching rooms and maintain accurate programme records.
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  • Process student changes, including class transfers, withdrawals and timetable amendments.
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  • Arrange student level assessments and support enrolment processes.
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  • Provide reception cover while delivering excellent customer service and supporting a range of administrative tasks.
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Programme Officer – Key Skills:\n
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  • Previous experience in a busy administrative or programme support role.
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  • Excellent customer service skills with confidence supporting people both face to face and online.
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  • A positive, proactive attitude with the ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
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  • Experience using student information systems, Microsoft Office and virtual learning platforms would be an advantage.
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If you're an organised, enthusiastic and customer-focused administrator looking for a rewarding Programme Officer role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting temporary opportunity.

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