Job Description

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Conference & Short Courses

Location:

Newport, Shropshire TF10 8NB

Salary:

26,093 to 28,031 per annum, pro rata


The point of entry will be dependent upon relevant qualifications and experience

Post Type:

Part Time

Hours per Week:

30

Contract Type:

Fixed Term - Up to 14 months

Closing Date:

23.59 hours BST on Sunday 07 September 2025

Reference:

SS-1919A


The successful candidate will provide administrative support across a portfolio of partnership award (PA) course areas provided in collaboration with external organisations and liaise with academic and professional service colleagues across the University. You will be required to manage external stakeholders and external delivery partners involved across the range of PA teaching and learning initiatives.


Key qualifications, skills and experience required:

Experience in administration and customer service. A good standard of education, including Maths and English. Experience in data protection, knowledge of GDPR and handling confidential information To be able to communicate accurately and effectively in writing and orally with external colleagues and staff. Excellent IT skills, including experience in the use of Microsoft office suite, MS Teams and a large multi-user database and/or student record systems for assessment records. High-level organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and multi-task, with precise attention to detail. Ability to work independently with confidence. Be highly motivated and be able to interact positively on all levels. They should have a flexible work attitude in order to meet the demands of the job and an excellent team player, able to work within a team office environment. Exceptional customer care and communication skills and the ability to easily build rapport with people at all levels.

This is a part-time, fixed term position up to 14 months, 30 hours per week, ideally spread across a 5-day working week (Monday - Friday), however flexible hours to suit the candidate will be considered


If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion, please contact Susan Steer on 01952 815042.or email ssteer@harper-adams.ac.uk

Please note that interviews are likely to take place in the week commencing 8 September 2025.

Should you require any adjustments to complete your application for this role then please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk



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Further details:

Candidate Information Pack