Programme Administrator

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.

A great opportunity for a Programme Administrator to join the University of Surrey within Academic Registry (fixed term contract up to 30 April 2027). The role involves providing professional administrative support for the Academic Administration Team, supporting students and academic staff.

The post holder will need to be flexible and be able to maintain good working relationships across the University, including academic and professional services staff based within Faculties and within the Chief Student Office, such as the Exams and Graduation Team and Student Scheduling based within the Student and Academic Administration Department.

The post holder will be responsible for a variety of tasks and processes to support the student life cycle. They will demonstrate a commitment to our shared vision and service standards.

This is a role for an exceptionally organised individual with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise to meet often conflicting deadlines. The ability to learn quickly will be essential, whilst a working knowledge of assessment processes will be extremely helpful.

Interviews scheduled for 11 August 2026.

In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

• generous pension
• relocation assistance where appropriate
• flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties)
• access to world-class leisure facilities on campus
• a range of travel schemes
• supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.

We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.

Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.