Job Description

SCHOOL / SERVICE

School of Health & Medical Sciences

DEPARTMENT

Student and Academic Administration

LOCATION

Myddelton Street Building

CONTRACT TYPE

Fixed-term

JOB CATEGORY

SALC / Clerical / Technical / Support

HOURS

Full-time

SALARY MIN

42,882

SALARY MAX

49,559

PUBLICATION DATE

07-Jul-2025

CLOSING DATE

13-Jul-2025

City St George's, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George's, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.



Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.



We are creating a 'health powerhouse' for students, researchers, the NHS and partners in uniting a world-leading specialist health university, in which staff and students have access to an expanded team of brilliant academic and professional services colleagues, combined resources and facilities and increased interdisciplinary opportunities. We are now one of the UK's largest health educators and one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital.

Background

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The School of Health & Medical Sciences (SHMS) combines the previous St George's School of Health & Medical Sciences and City's School of Health & Psychological Sciences, and is now one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital. We are a leading provider of education in the fields of healthcare, medicine and psychology, offering a wide breadth of courses. Our legacy institutions have a strong tradition of excellence in education, including over 250 years of experience in medical training and more than 140 years in nursing education.



SHMS are looking to appoint a fixed term, full-time Senior Department Operations Coordinator (Maternity Cover) within the Student and Academic Administration. This is role is covering maternity leave until November 2026. This unique role combines the responsibilities of supporting project planning, execution, and monitoring with providing high-quality administrative assistance to the School's Head of Academic Services and wider Student and Academic Administration department.

Responsibilities

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The post holder will work closely with the Head of Academic Services (HoAS) and relevant teams within the School and Department to support and co-ordinate key projects, systems, and events within required timeframes.


This will include drafting and assisting in the maintenance of project documentation and action tracking, servicing project and committee meetings, and liaising with colleagues and departments across the School and University. The postholder will also line manage the Department Operations Team, which includes three Helpdesk Administrators who cover the SHMS Helpdesks at 2 site locations within the Clerkenwell campus. For further information please see the attached.

Person Specification

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The successful candidate will demonstrate previous experience in a similar role and be educated to degree level, with an eye for detail and ability to work to deadlines. They will also possess excellent communication and organisation skills, with an ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.


The post holder is expected to maintain complete confidentiality at all times and to represent the department and HoAS in a professional, efficient and courteous manner. They will be a central communication point for staff within the department and other contacts within the School and external contacts. For further information please see the Person Specification attached.

Additional Information

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Please note: This role is only open to redeployees at City St George's. Applications from individuals who are not redeployees will not be considered at this time.

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to

recruitmentcoordinators@citystgeorges.ac.uk

with the job title and number, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

This role is available to start from 1

st

October 2025 and is fixed term until November 2026.

Closing date for applications: 13th July 2025 at 23:59



The selection process will involve an interview and an assessment. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.


To apply and for more information about the post please use the links below.



City St George's offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.



City St George's, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.



We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.


City St George's operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.



At City St George's, subject to agreement, relevant Professional Services roles may be undertaken in a hybrid way, involving a mixture of working on campus and at home each week.


Where a hybrid working arrangement can be accommodated, it is expected that colleagues will spend the majority (at least 60%) of their usual working time on campus each week. Specific details will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate. A hybrid working arrangement will not detract from any comprehensive induction, that will include relevant on-site activities.


Regardless of where colleagues are working, City St George's, University of London's premises will be their primary and contractual place of work.



The University of business, practice and the professions