Programme Co-Ordinator
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,319 to £29,588 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Aston University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0207-26 |
Summary
Aston Centre for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (ACEE) delivers a range of high‑impact business support programmes for small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs across the region. Our work strengthens local businesses, supports inclusive economic growth, and contributes to Aston University’s mission to transform lives through enterprise and innovation. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, supportive team delivering programmes that make a tangible difference to businesses and communities.
We are seeking a proactive and organised Programmes Coordinator to support the successful delivery of ACEE’s business support programmes, including workshops, events, mentoring sessions and participant engagement activities. The role is highly administrative and operational, focused on ensuring programme activities run smoothly, logistics are well coordinated, data and evidence are captured accurately, and participants receive high‑quality support throughout their journey.
The role holder will coordinate programme logistics, prepare materials, liaise with participants and facilitators, maintain programme documentation and spreadsheets, and provide preparation and on‑the‑day support for workshops and events. The post requires a minimum on‑site presence of three days per week and occasional early starts or late finishes depending on programme needs.
The role holder must be educated to Level 3 (A/AS Level) or hold an equivalent qualification.
What we offer:
Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
The role is offered as 'dynamic working', which means working both on campus (3 days minimum in office per week) and from home dependent on the activity. Further information on dynamic working can be found here.
Excellent training and development opportunities.
A generous annual leave scheme with 25 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers
Great family friendly policies
On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here
Please note: This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route.
See here for information about Skilled Worker eligibility criteria: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
We are seeking a proactive and organised Programmes Coordinator to support the successful delivery of ACEE’s business support programmes, including workshops, events, mentoring sessions and participant engagement activities. The role is highly administrative and operational, focused on ensuring programme activities run smoothly, logistics are well coordinated, data and evidence are captured accurately, and participants receive high‑quality support throughout their journey.
The role holder will coordinate programme logistics, prepare materials, liaise with participants and facilitators, maintain programme documentation and spreadsheets, and provide preparation and on‑the‑day support for workshops and events. The post requires a minimum on‑site presence of three days per week and occasional early starts or late finishes depending on programme needs.
The role holder must be educated to Level 3 (A/AS Level) or hold an equivalent qualification.
What we offer:
Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
The role is offered as 'dynamic working', which means working both on campus (3 days minimum in office per week) and from home dependent on the activity. Further information on dynamic working can be found here.
Excellent training and development opportunities.
A generous annual leave scheme with 25 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers
Great family friendly policies
On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here
Please note: This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route.
See here for information about Skilled Worker eligibility criteria: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
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