Grade: UE07 - £39,347 - £46,974
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences
Full-time - 35 Hours Per Week
Contract Type - Open-ended (permanent)
1 position available
The School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences is seeking a full time Head of Teaching Administration on an open-ended basis.
The Opportunity:
As a key leader within our Professional Services group, the successful applicant will lead on the teaching administration service providing a robust and responsive support to academics and students, advising on policy and strategy in order to deliver the School’s objectives for undergraduate and taught postgraduate activity.
The ability to build positive and supportive working relationships with academic and professional services colleagues is a must and the post-holder will provide line management support to the schools UG & PG Teaching Coordinators, as well as act as Deputy to the Head of Student Services as and when required.
The role has a strong remit to ensure compliance to School, College and University academic regulations, policies and procedures relating to taught students and will work with other post holders in the school maintain high levels in such areas.
The School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences provides an exciting work environment through its three subject areas that have a diverse and dynamic research and teaching portfolio. The role will actively contribute and lead on school wide projects and help shape overall strategic direction and success.
Please note that whilst hybrid work arrangements can be discussed at the time of offer, on campus working is required for this role.
The role is a full-time position and whilst there is flexibility on exact work pattern there is an expectation for work to occur across the standard working week (i.e. Monday - Friday).
Your skills and attributes for success
- Degree in relevant subject or equivalent formal training, plus typically a minimum of 2 years’ hands-on experience in a similar or related role(s), or, typically 5 to 8 years’ vocational experience, demonstrating development through involvement in progressively more demanding relevant work/roles.
- Strong leadership skills including the ability to lead, inspire and motivate teams.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the work practices, processes and procedures relevant to student administration, preferably gained from previous experience in the HE sector.
- Proven skills in planning, prioritisation, allocation and delegation of work.
- Proven experience in the development and delivery of a service culture and service delivery
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary of £39,347 - £46,974
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
We particularly welcome applications from eligible candidates from under-represented groups, including racially minoritised individuals and all gender identities.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 25 April 2024
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Interviews will be held around mid May 2024. We will aim to provide shortlisted candidates at least 1.5 weeks notice of the agreed interview date.
We ask you to include a current CV and cover letter with names of two referees who may be contacted at a later date (please note if you do not wish for anyone to be contacted until after an offer has been made).
We invite candidates to use their cover letter to highlight professional and personal experiences that may be relevant to role. PPLS interview panels will take submitted documents into account when assessing applications in line with listed criteria, including acknowledging areas of potential impact such as caring responsibilities, family leave and health related matters.
More information on how to submit your application can be found here.
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