Division Co-ordinator

School of Business and Creative Industries

Paisley Campus (with hybrid working available and travel to other UWS campuses as required)

Full time: 35 Hours per week

Fixed term: 6 months

Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship in line with Home Office requirements. Applicants will therefore be unable to secure a Skilled Worker visa for this role and will require an alternative source of right to work in the UK.

An exciting Secondment opportunity has arisen within the School of Business & Creative Industries. We are seeking applications from individuals to join the Professional Services Team within the School. You will join a dedicated team who strive to provide essential support to staff and students.

The role will be pivotal in supporting the Division of Marketing, Innovation, Tourism and Events (MITE) with School Assessment Boards (SABs), Division Boards, module amendments, set up for enrolment using CAPP and blocks and all administration for the Division.

This involves liaison with a range of academic staff in support of the Division as well as other staff across the University. Laison with external examiners will also be required.

The postholder will be expected to work independently with minimal referral to line management. The post will have delegated authority to plan, organise and progress the workload of the Division over the academic year, ensuring that the relevant School and University deadlines are complied with.

• Educated to HND level or have relevant and practical work experience
• Extensive administration experience, preferably in a Higher Education environment
• The development, implementation and review of operational procedures.
• Committee management and report writing
• Experience of working with staff at a variety of levels across a large organisation.

Please note, due to the confidential nature of the role, we will be unable to accept applications from current UWS students.

The University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world‑leading sectors, industries and businesses.

With cutting‑edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.

UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2024 Young University Rankings).

Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world‑leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future.

• 24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
• An additional days leave on your birthday
• Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme)
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work‑life balance
• Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career and research development opportunities.

Thursday 19th March

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception, where evidence would need to be provided).

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