Job Description

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 8
Salary
59,139 - 66,537
Ref No
SMMSN007A
Closing Date
10-OCT-2025

This post is based within the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition (SMMSN). The postholder will be based at the Polwarth building on the Foresterhill Health Campus. They will work closely with the Director of Education, Registrar and Head of School to oversee all administration relating to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including Medicine, Dentistry, BSc and PGT programmes.

The postholder will be an integral part of the senior team within the School with a wide variety of duties relating to all Education-related activities. It is a very dynamic and interesting role involving interaction with a wide variety of people, both internal and external to the institution.


This is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of education administration across the School. The postholder will manage a team of professional services staff and ensure the smooth running of all programmes, including the MBChB. They will also lead on quality assurance, accreditation, curriculum development, and international partnerships.



The successful candidate will be educated to degree level and possess extensive expertise in higher education administration, particularly in medical education. They will have comprehensive sector knowledge and experience of managing complex systems, procedures, and teams. A proven ability to think strategically and contribute to both operational and strategic planning is essential.



They should demonstrate high-level analytical and problem-solving capabilities, excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, and a commitment to achieving high standards. Familiarity with NHS procedures and national health sector issues is important, as is the ability to connect medical and educational aspects of programmes such as the MBChB.



Strong IT skills, accuracy, attention to detail, and experience in process review and business improvement are required. The candidate must be highly organised yet flexible, able to adapt to change and unexpected challenges, and capable of handling sensitive and confidential issues with professionalism.



Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 8 scale, 59,139 - 66,537 and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience, in accordance with the University's pay policy: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/media/site/staffnet/documents/policy-zone-employment/Pay-Policy-2024.pdf.


Informal enquiries should be made to Sarah Duncan (01224 272440 / sarah_duncan@abdn.ac.uk).


Prior to employment, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route under the UKVI immigration rules but is dependent on factors specific to the candidate and if tradeable points can be used under the rules.



Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.



Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (e-mail: grant.rae@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.



To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs


Job Reference Number: SMMSN007A


The closing date for the receipt of applications is 10 October 2025


The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

Please Note

If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team (HRRecruitment@abdn.ac.uk) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.


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