Hours Per Week:
35
Suitable for:
Alumni only
Can this job be completed remotely?
No
Location
High Holborn
Display Salary
£22.44 p/h (including holiday pay)
Vacancy Type
Temp
Start Date
28 Sep 2026
End Date
24 Dec 2026
 

Job Description

UAL is looking for a diligent and efficient administrator to support with Postgratduate Administration in the Doctoral School on the High Holborn Site. This role best suits a candidate with previous admin experience who can adapt quickly to support the department’s services.

Job Description:

To work within the Doctoral School Post Graduate Research Student section and provide high level administrative support for all research degrees processes and procedures.

To support the maintenance and processing of research student records and data on the UAL Student Records Systems, and the monitoring of tuition fee payments.

To support the monitoring of UAL research student progress, liaising with the Directors of Study and Supervisors on a regular basis.

To support the PGR team with tasks including servicing the College Research Degrees Sub-committee, support for Research Degrees applications, interview and enrolment and progression processes, and organisation of Research Degrees Student examinations.

To co-ordinate and monitor production of reports and planning documents in relation to Research Degrees student activities.

To support the Researcher Development Training Programme and Post Graduate Research Events as a member of the Post Graduate Research Section.

To assist in the administration of Research Degree studentship awards and fulfilling the requirements of UAL, UK Research Councils and other funders.

To be skilled in the use of Word, Excel and other application software in order to manage data, prepare high quality reports, presentations and correspondence.

Responsibilities may also include:

• Serving as the primary point of contact for staff, students, and visitors.
• Managing correspondence via email and telephone.
• Booking rooms, catering, and couriers as needed.
• Arranging and scheduling meetings.
• Maintaining databases and mailing lists.
• Performing additional duties as assigned, adhering to university policies on health and safety, equality, diversity, data protection, and financial regulations.

Personal Specification

Ideal candidates should possess the following qualities:

• Previous experience in an administrative support role.
• Proficient in Office 365, including Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and MS Excel.
• Experienced in providing support both in person and over the phone.
• Communicates effectively through oral and written media and/or visual media.
• Capable of planning, prioritising, and organising work to meet deadlines.
• Works collaboratively within a team and across different professional groups.
• Delivers positive and responsive customer or student service.
• Understands how to present and understand data.
• Uses initiative or creativity to resolve problems.

As part of your application, please include:

• Cover letter detailing your experience.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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