Administration Assistant (PESU)

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked as 41^st in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2026 and is the 1st London modern* university in The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. We are also the Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2025**. The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.

* A modern university is a university established in 1992, or after. Excluding specialist providers.

** Calculated as the average of all questions, using registered populations.

The College 

The College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare at the University of West London is a leading provider of healthcare education.   

Renowned for its excellence, the College offers a comprehensive range of pre-registration courses, encompassing nursing, nursing associate, midwifery, operating department practice and paramedic science.  

Our provision is delivered across two main campuses West London (Brentford) and Reading in Berkshire. We maintain strong partnerships with a wide range of NHS Trusts and private and independent healthcare providers across these two geographies.  

The Role  

• Undertake the allocation and administration of placements by working collaboratively with practice partners and stakeholders 
• Respond effectively and appropriately to student, academic staff and stakeholder enquires about practice placements. 
• Establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships, while contributing to the delivery of efficient practice education support services. 

The Person 

• You will have excellent communication and written skills and demonstrate a high degree of accuracy, with the ability to complete detailed mapping/complex data returns. 
• You will be proactive, with the ability to work independently or as a member of a team and be able to find solutions to challenges. 
• Whilst the post is usually based at our Paragon West London campus, you will be able to travel to all UWL campuses (London and Reading) and practice partner premises as required 

How to Apply  

To apply click on ‘Apply’ and fill out the application form and upload your CV and cover letter.

Interviews are expected to be held on Monday 10th November 2025.

For informal enquiries about the position please contact:
Sue Quayle, Head of Practice Education. Sue.quayle@uwl.ac.uk.

Additional Information  

Read more about working at the University of West London at :

https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl 

Our department is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBTQIA+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce. 

Please note we do not reimburse travel expenses for job interview.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. 

This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point. 

Previous applicants for this post need not apply again.  

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

Further Details: JD-Administrative Assistant PESU

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