Administrator – School of Design (full time and fixed term to 31.8.26)

About the role
You will provide comprehensive administrative support for the School of Design’s postgraduate programmes, in particular the MRes in Healthcare & Design and our Postgraduate Research (PgR) Programme. Working closely with the School General Manager and academic staff, you will ensure the smooth running of all aspects of the student lifecycle-from planning and admissions to assessment, feedback, and examinations-while helping us deliver an unrivalled student experience.

The post also offers scope to be involved in wider School activities, including external relations, knowledge exchange, research support, curriculum coordination, and high-profile events such as Open Days and the Final Year Show.

Key responsibilities include:

• • Administering and supporting the School’s postgraduate programmes and Grand Challenge Unit.

  • Acting as a first point of contact for students, staff, and external partners, managing queries via email and in person.

  • Supporting School-wide events such as Open Evenings, recruitment fairs, student forums, and the Final Year Show.

  • Coordinating meetings, committees, timetabling, and room/AV set-up.

  • Handling financial administration, including purchase orders, expenses, and payments (via Agresso).

  • Supporting academic projects, research bids, executive education, and industry collaborations.

  • Maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with data protection and information security standards.

  • Providing clerking and minute-taking for School-level meetings.

  • Updating and maintaining website and intranet content.