Programmes Officer

Hybrid working available

About the Role

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London, is seeking an experienced Programmes Officer (Maternity Cover) to provide a professional, student-focused administrative service to our academic faculty and to support students throughout their academic journey - from registration through to the conclusion of Examination Board business.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of our programmes, working closely with academic colleagues and professional services teams to ensure high-quality experience for students.

As a Programmes Officer, you will be at the heart of the school’s academic operations, supporting a portfolio of programmes and working closely with academic staff, the Academic Registry and other departments.

What we are looking for

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Experience working in a Higher Education environment, preferably within academic administration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of building strong working relationships with academic and professional services colleagues, being an excellent team player and the ability to deliver a high level of customer care to all stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills and an ability to prioritise effectively to meet a large and varied workload from several stakeholders.
• Good initiative and problem-solving skills, with a flair of creativity.
• The ability to work with efficiency and accuracy even under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Passion for the work of the organisation and a commitment to placing students at the heart of everything you do.

How to Apply

Please ensure you have read our privacy statement before you send your application forms to us.

Please note that this role is not eligible for sponsorship of a Skilled Worker Visa. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for us to consider your application.

It is anticipated that interviews and assessments will take place in person on Wednesday 15th April 2026. Please note that we currently do not reimburse travel expenses.

We aim to shortlist all applications within 2 weeks of the advert closing date. If you do not hear from us within this time, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Disability Confidence Scheme

Central operates the Disability Confident Scheme. This is a government initiative aimed at promoting equal employment opportunities for disabled people and to create a workplace that is welcoming, inclusive and supportive.

We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our job vacancies, and we welcome applications from candidates with all types of disabilities. As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we commit to offering an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet all essential criteria for the job. To be considered for an interview under this scheme you must have:

• a physical or mental impairment, or a long-term health condition which has a substantial and long term (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day to day activities
• demonstrated in your application that you meet the minimum job criteria as set out in the advert or person specification for the post.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, including neurodivergent candidates, LGBTQ+ and Global Majority backgrounds as they are currently underrepresented within the sector and within Central.

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