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Programme Administrator, Global and Area Studies

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Oxford

Oxford School of Global and Area Studies

Full-time

About the Role

At Oxford, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the Staffing/Recruiting space, Blending capability and strategy to help brands thrive and grow happier customers.

We are seeking to appoint a Joint Programme Administrator to support the delivery of two new dual degree programmes launching in 2026/27. Delivered in partnership between the School of Mathematical Sciences at Queen Mary University of London (QM) and the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE), this role will be based at QM’s Mile End campus with occasional travel to UIBE’s campus in Beijing. This is a pivotal role supporting a new Transnational Education (TNE) partnership between two leading institutions. It offers an exciting opportunity to help establish the partnership’s operations, building on QM’s existing TNE expertise while developing processes for this new collaboration. Initially, the role will support all operational aspects of the partnership, including education administration (assessment, exam boards, mark entry, student records and the VLE) and operational support (travel, procurement and finance). As the partnership grows, the role will develop into a more specialised position within an expanding professional services team.

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Requirements

Experienced and enthusiastic Higher Education administrator
Experience providing programme support to students and academics within a faculty or school setting
Proactive, adaptable and keen to improve processes in a fast-paced environment
Experience in a partnership and/or TNE setting would be advantageous but is not essential

Benefits

Competitive salaries
Access to a generous pension scheme
30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term)
Season ticket loan scheme
Access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities
Range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies
Flexible working arrangements
Campus facilities

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Please review the specific job listing or contact Oxford's recruiting team for details on remote or hybrid work options for this role.

Salary information may vary by role and location. Please check the specific job listing or discuss compensation during the interview process.

Oxford is an established organization in its industry. The company is a certified Most Loved Workplace®, highlighting a strong, positive culture and committed workforce.

Key benefit categories include: Health & Wellness, Work-Life Balance, Professional Development, Financial Benefits, Community & Impact. For this role specifically, benefits include: Competitive salaries, Access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), Season ticket loan scheme, Access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities, Range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, Flexible working arrangements, Campus facilities. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

The day-to-day environment is guided by core values such as Genuine Human Connection and Purpose-Driven Work and Collaborative Problem-Solving.

The company has committed to inclusive practices including: Cultivate a Supportive and Inclusive Workplace and Prioritize Wellbeing and Work-Life Balance.

They have earned Most Loved Workplace® certifications including: Global Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® and UK Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces®.

Oxford currently has 11 open positions. They are hiring across departments like Oxford School of Global and Area Studies, History of Science Museum, Vice-Chancellor's and Registrars Office. You can view all current openings at certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/oxford/jobs.

The interview process typically involves an initial recruiter screen followed by team interviews. Please contact Oxford's recruiting team for specific details on this role's process.