Education Support Administrator

We have a part-time (0.8 FTE) post available on a fixed-term basis from February 2026 until 16 October 2026 to cover maternity leave.

The post will be based in Heavitree Hospital and RILD, RDUH with the opportunity for hybrid working - working from home one day per week. 

About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a friendly team, in a busy but supportive environment, playing a meaningful part in the journey of our medical students from undergraduates to junior doctors.

The Education Support Team provides core and critical operational support for clinical and academic teaching activity for students in all five years of the BMBS Medicine programme in Devon.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills to help us deliver high-quality administration of the clinical skills teaching sessions and exams for all five years of the BMBS (Medical) Programme in Devon.

You will be responsible for scheduling and supporting teaching sessions and exams in Heavitree Hospital. You will be expected to provide administrative support and act as a first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. You will work effectively and flexibly within a wider administrative team in a busy environment to deliver an excellent, customer focussed and seamless service. The role requires a flexible individual with strong communication skills, and excellent attention to detail. You will use advanced Excel skills to analyse and interpret complex data and maintain accurate records.

You will be expected to work flexibly around the exam schedule, and it is mandatory to work on exam dates. As an example, the exam dates for the 2026/26 academic year are as follows:

4 November 2025
20 January 2026
30 April 2026
11 June 2026

27 November 2025
12 February 2026
02 June 2026

04 December 2025
27 February 2026 
09 June 2026

11 December 2025
27 March 2026
10 June 2026

This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the development and delivery of the clinical teaching and exams within the BMBS programme working flexibly both as part of a team and independently with confidence and reliability. BMBS is not a traditional modular curriculum, we work collaboratively with a wide range of NHS partners across Devon to deliver this flagship programme. Medicine is a fast-moving and ever-changing environment so being comfortable with continuous change and adopting a commitment to ongoing professional development is important within this team.

About You
We are looking for a confident individual with excellent organisational, IT and communication skills, as well as someone who is capable of working independently to deliver complex events. The role carries responsibility for the organisation of academic teaching sessions and recent administration experience is essential.

We require an individual with experience working in an administrative environment, advanced proficiency in Excel with strong attention to detail and accuracy in data management. You will have experience of working collaboratively and proactively in a team to deliver multiple objectives and high service standards.

You will be looking to challenge yourself in a busy environment as part of a committed programme team. You will bring excellent organisation skills, attention to detail and a proven ability to multitask.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button) for full details of this role.

For further information, please contact Wendy Harrington, Education Support Advisor, email w.harrington@exeter.ac.uk.

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