Salary : 35608 to 37694 with progression to 46049 per annum pro rata
Newcastle University is a great place to work with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Closing Date : 20 October 2025
The Role
To work closely with the Education Manager with responsibility for the management of learning teaching and student experience related activities relating to the MBBS programme which includes managing an administrative team.
This role is part-time for 0.4 FTE (15 hours per week)
For further enquires contact Nicola Dunn -
Key Accountabilities
- To provide support in the delivery of the School learning and teaching strategies relating to MBBS and PA programme. This involves implementation of learning and teaching objectives strategies and decisions in order to meet the aims and objectives of the School Faculty and University including involvement in NUMed where appropriate
- To ensure activities relating to learning teaching and the student experience for MBBS are carried out effectively and with a commitment to enhanced efficiency and quality. To interpret related policies and procedures for implementation ensuring where appropriate student health and safety is managed
- To manage an administrative team responsible for learning teaching student experience quality assurance and enhancement processes and procedures with particular focus on students undertaking placements abroad NUMed exchange and incoming students from home and abroad
- To manage large and complex data which may include assessment School compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations and responding Freedom of Information Act requests
- Manage the planning cycle including dissemination of agreed dates and schedules in conjunction with NUMed colleagues and NHS partners
- To work in partnership and provide advice to NHS staff in the Region in support of the Newcastle programme including the identification and promotion of process improvement
- To provide support for designated committees and / or Boards
- To contribute to the achievement of all aspects of Quality Assurance requirements and processes including internal and external subject reviews degree programme reviews module and programme evaluation and action relating to external industry and professional accrediting body advice and compliance as they relate to the MBBS
- To support the student experience for MBBS including deputising for Education Manager(s)
- Any other duties within the scope and general nature of the grade which may be required
The Person
Knowledge Skills and Experience
Experience of line managing staffAn ability to assess and analyse problems and suggest solutions; make informed decisions and take responsibility; be innovative use initiative and work independentlyExcellent communication skills with the ability to tailor communication style to the audienceExcellent planning and organising skills with the ability to manage conflicting prioritiesAbility to work accurately with attention to detailExcellent IT skills. Ability to use Microsoft Excel Word Outlook and PowerPoint and ability to type documents with both reasonable speed and accuracy and the ability to manipulate and analyse information for management purposesExperience of coordinating and managing complex meetings with a wide range of stakeholdersDemonstrable experience of working in a Learning and Teaching environment in a HEI(Desirable)Experience of supporting Quality Assurance standards(Desirable)Attributes and Behaviour
Ability work well within a team and develop effective working relationships with a wide range of colleaguesMust be pro-active and have a can-do approach with the ability to be decisive and take action when requiredQualifications
Degree or equivalent level qualification plus experience in a similar role or significant vocational experience demonstrating development through progressively more demanding relevant rolesNewcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.
We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.
At Newcastle University we hold a silverAthena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.
In addition we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.
Requisition ID : 28647
Required Experience :
Manager
Key Skills
IVR,Program Management,Classroom Experience,Special Education,Adult Education,Salesforce,Teaching,Curriculum Development,CRM Software,Public Speaking,Supervising Experience,Toddler Care
Employment Type : Part-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 35608 - 37694