Chief Student Officer
Location:
Aston University John Cadbury House
Salary:
£27,319 to £29,588
per annum (pro-rata)
Grade:
Grade 06
Contract Type:
Permanent
Basis:
Part Time
(0.8)
Closing Date:
23.59 hours BST on Tuesday 11 August 2026
Interview Date:
Wednesday 26 August 2026
Reference:
0991-26
Release Date:
Friday 17 July 2026
Aston University is looking for an enthusiastic Quality Administrator to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of driving and assisting continuous improvement of the taught programme portfolio. You’ll work across departments, providing professional and administrative support to programme teams and professional support areas, contributing directly to Aston’s 2030 Strategy.
What we’re looking for
Proven experience of working in an administrative role in a large professional organisation.
Proven experience of contributing to the development and implementation of administrative systems and procedures.
High level of IT proficiency, including spreadsheets, online databases and data dashboards.
Experience of managing, analysing and interpreting data using MS Excel.
Strong organisation and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise own workload against competing deadlines across a regular cycle of activities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of establishing effective working relationships across a range of stakeholders.
What we offer:
Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
Hybrid working is possible for this role, which means working both on campus and from home depending on the activity. Further information on hybrid 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 of 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 .
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
Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. CVs will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process.
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Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston
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