Education Support Administrator
| Posting date: | 12 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,031 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 January 2026 |
| Location: | Exeter, Devon |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | University of Exeter |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | R97221 |
Summary
Education & Academic Services
We have a part-time (0.8FTE) post available on a fixed-term basis from February 2026 until 16 October 2026 to cover maternity leave.
The post will be based in Heavitree Hospital and RILD, RDUH with the opportunity for hybrid working- working from home one day per week.
About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a friendly team, in a busy but supportive environment, playing a meaningful part in the journey of our medical students from undergraduates to junior doctors.
The Education Support Team provides core and critical operational support for clinical and academic teaching activity for students in all five years of the BMBS Medicine programme in Devon.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills to help us deliver high quality administration of the clinical skills teaching sessions and exams for all five years of the BMBS (Medical) Programme in Devon.
You will be responsible for scheduling and supporting teaching sessions and exams in Heavitree Hospital. You will be expected to provide administrative support and act as a first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. You will work effectively and flexibly within a wider administrative team in a busy environment to deliver an excellent, customer focussed and seamless service. The role requires a flexible individual with strong communication skills, and excellent attention to detail. You will use advanced Excel skills to analyse and interpret complex data and maintain accurate records.
You will be expected to work flexibly around the exam schedule, and it is mandatory to work on exam dates. As an example, the exam dates for the 2026/26 academic year are as follows:
4 November 2025
20 January 2026
30 April 2026
11 June 2026
27 November 2025
12 February 2026
02 June 2026
04 December 2025
27 February 2026
09 June 2026
11 December 2025
27 March 2026
10 June 2026
This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the development and delivery of the clinical teaching and exams within the BMBS programme working flexibly both as part of a team and independently with confidence and reliability. BMBS is not a traditional modular curriculum, we work collaboratively with a wide range of NHS partners across Devon to deliver this flagship programme. Medicine is a fast-moving and ever-changing environment so being comfortable with continuous change and adopting a commitment to ongoing professional development is important within this team.
About You
We are looking for a confident individual with excellent organisational, IT and communication skills, as well as someone who is capable of working independently to deliver complex events. The role carries responsibility for the organisation of academic teaching sessions and recent administration experience is essential.
We require an individual with experience working in an administrative environment, advanced proficiency in Excel with strong attention to detail and accuracy in data management. You will have experience of working collaboratively and proactively in a team to deliver multiple objectives and high service standards.
You will be looking to challenge yourself in a busy environment as part of a committed programme team. You will bring excellent organisation skills, attention to detail and a proven ability to multitask.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 per cent of our research is of international quality and 47 per cent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
For further information, please contact Wendy Harrington, Education Support Advisor, email w.harrington@exeter.ac.uk.
We have a part-time (0.8FTE) post available on a fixed-term basis from February 2026 until 16 October 2026 to cover maternity leave.
The post will be based in Heavitree Hospital and RILD, RDUH with the opportunity for hybrid working- working from home one day per week.
About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a friendly team, in a busy but supportive environment, playing a meaningful part in the journey of our medical students from undergraduates to junior doctors.
The Education Support Team provides core and critical operational support for clinical and academic teaching activity for students in all five years of the BMBS Medicine programme in Devon.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills to help us deliver high quality administration of the clinical skills teaching sessions and exams for all five years of the BMBS (Medical) Programme in Devon.
You will be responsible for scheduling and supporting teaching sessions and exams in Heavitree Hospital. You will be expected to provide administrative support and act as a first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. You will work effectively and flexibly within a wider administrative team in a busy environment to deliver an excellent, customer focussed and seamless service. The role requires a flexible individual with strong communication skills, and excellent attention to detail. You will use advanced Excel skills to analyse and interpret complex data and maintain accurate records.
You will be expected to work flexibly around the exam schedule, and it is mandatory to work on exam dates. As an example, the exam dates for the 2026/26 academic year are as follows:
4 November 2025
20 January 2026
30 April 2026
11 June 2026
27 November 2025
12 February 2026
02 June 2026
04 December 2025
27 February 2026
09 June 2026
11 December 2025
27 March 2026
10 June 2026
This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the development and delivery of the clinical teaching and exams within the BMBS programme working flexibly both as part of a team and independently with confidence and reliability. BMBS is not a traditional modular curriculum, we work collaboratively with a wide range of NHS partners across Devon to deliver this flagship programme. Medicine is a fast-moving and ever-changing environment so being comfortable with continuous change and adopting a commitment to ongoing professional development is important within this team.
About You
We are looking for a confident individual with excellent organisational, IT and communication skills, as well as someone who is capable of working independently to deliver complex events. The role carries responsibility for the organisation of academic teaching sessions and recent administration experience is essential.
We require an individual with experience working in an administrative environment, advanced proficiency in Excel with strong attention to detail and accuracy in data management. You will have experience of working collaboratively and proactively in a team to deliver multiple objectives and high service standards.
You will be looking to challenge yourself in a busy environment as part of a committed programme team. You will bring excellent organisation skills, attention to detail and a proven ability to multitask.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 per cent of our research is of international quality and 47 per cent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
For further information, please contact Wendy Harrington, Education Support Advisor, email w.harrington@exeter.ac.uk.
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