Programme Management Assistant

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

This role sits within the Programme Management function of the newly created Education Quality Service Team and plays a key part in supporting the effective delivery and maintenance of academic programmes and modules across the University. Working closely with Programme Management colleagues, the postholder contributes to the smooth operation of academic planning processes, student module selection, and the day-to-day administration that underpins the student and staff experience.

A central aspect of the role is acting as a first point of contact for programme management enquiries. The postholder is responsible for responding to and resolving a wide range of queries from both students and staff, received via a shared email inbox, by telephone, or in person. This requires clear communication, sound judgement, and the ability to provide accurate, timely and customer-focused support, including offering basic advice on programme management matters across the University.

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh.

Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.