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Posted 11 August, 2026

Programme Administrator

Signature Recruitment
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Looking for a role where being organised, adaptable and one step ahead really counts? Do you enjoy being the person who keeps things moving when the to-do list has other ideas? Signature Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a Programme & Operations Administrator to join a well-regarded London higher education institution.

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This is a one-month temporary position paying £20.01 per hour plus holiday pay, with an immediate start. Based in London, the role offers hybrid working, giving you a great balance between office and home-based days.

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You will be joining a busy and collaborative department supporting postgraduate programmes and wider operations. No two days are likely to look quite the same. You could be helping with a student enquiry, coordinating an event, updating records or sorting a facilities request. It is an ideal opportunity if you enjoy variety, like solving problems and take satisfaction from making things easier for those around you.

Programme & Operations Administrator - Key Responsibilities:\n
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  • Provide day-to-day administrative support across postgraduate programmes and teaching activities
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  • Respond to student enquiries and liaise with academic and professional services colleagues
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  • Coordinate departmental inboxes, programme activities, meetings and events
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  • Support HR and finance administration while maintaining accurate records and information
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  • Manage estates and facilities administration, including keys, passes, access fobs and requests
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  • Maintain departmental data and systems while providing flexible operational support where needed
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Programme & Operations Administrator - Key Skills:\n
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  • Higher Education programme administration experience is preferred, with experience supporting students and staff
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  • Experience providing HR, finance, estates or facilities administration
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  • Strong organisational and customer service skills, with a proactive approach to work
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  • Calm, flexible and responsive to changing priorities, with confidence working on-site
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If you are someone who likes getting stuck in, keeps a cool head when plans change and enjoys being the person colleagues can count on, this Programme & Operations Administrator role could be a great match. With an immediate start available, there is no need to leave this one sitting on your to-do list. Apply today.

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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, but we will keep your details for potential future opportunities.

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