Graduate School Administrator, Full time

The University of Roehampton is recruiting to the role of Graduate School Administrator to join our Research Office/Graduate School team and support the delivery of an excellent experience for postgraduate research students. The Graduate School is at the heart of the University’s research community, supporting doctoral researchers throughout their journey from application and enrolment through to successful completion.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in higher education administration or student services who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, providing excellent high-quality support to a wide range of stakeholders. The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills and communication skills, be able to manage competing priorities, and demonstrate commitment to providing outstanding customer service.

Key responsibilities will include:

1. Supporting the administration of postgraduate research programmes, responding to enquiries from research students and supervisors.
2. Maintaining accurate student records and research degree documentation, ensuring robust record-keeping and compliance with relevant policies and regulatory requirements.
3. Providing administrative support for postgraduate researcher training, and Graduate School meetings and committees.
4. Updating and maintaining student information on University systems and contributing to internal and external reporting requirements.

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Professional Services/Support staff up to Grade RU5 have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Our full range of benefits are available here.

Further information can be found on the job description.

If you would like to apply for this excellent opportunity, please click on ‘Apply’ or visit the working at Roehampton pages of our website.

If you have any specific questions on the role, please contact:

Miles Purcell, Graduate School Manager, Miles.Purcell@roehampton.ac.uk

The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly. The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer. 

The closing date for completed applications is: 31^st August 2026

It is expected that interviews will be held in w/c 7^th September 2026

To enable us to respond to the market, we may interview before the closing date, so please don’t hesitate to get your application completed.

You are encouraged to apply promptly, as we reserve the right to close the role and interview before the dates stated above. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates who apply for this role must already hold and be able to maintain their legal right to work in the UK

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