Programme Coordinator (Masters)

Date: 5 Nov 2026

Location: COVENTRY, GB, CV4 7AL

Company: University of Warwick

Job Title: Programme Coordinator (Masters)

Reference:  514             

Department: Warwick Business School - Shard

Contract Type: Fixed-term contract

Fixed Term End Date: 31 August 2027

Hours: Full-time, 36.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)

Closing Date: Thursday 19 November 2026, 11:59PM (UK)

Full time Salary Range: £27,241.00 - £30,986.00 per annum, plus London allowance of £5,000.

About the Role

The post will be based at The Shard, which is at the heart of the London Bridge Quarter neighbourhood, one of London’s most vibrant districts. However, the successful candidate will be required to travel occasionally to the University in the Midlands. The successful candidate will also be required to work evenings based on shifts, including weekends, to meet customer needs.

 

In this busy and varied role, you will be responsible for providing high quality administrative support for courses and processes within our Masters/Doctorate portfolio. This will involve acting as the first point of contact for a range of enquirers and maintaining accurate records throughout the student life cycle (i.e. from pre- arrival to graduation). You may also assist with supporting of internal and student events, such as recruitment and graduation events. As part of a large team of skilled administrators, this is your opportunity to really get involved with the daily running of our Masters/Doctorate portfolio.

 

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here).

About You

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and customer-focused individual to assist in the effective administration and delivery of our London based Masters/Doctorate programmes. 

 

The Ideal candidate will have experience of delivering excellent customer service preferably in a HEI environment through effective team working and be able to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a matrix organisational context. Evidence of highly well-developed administration skills preferably in an HE environment and a high level of IT literacy will be required, as will the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and with particular attention to detail. You will be at ease working in a changing environment, being able to demonstrate flexibility to be involved in a number of operational support activities at a time of changing landscape in HE provision. 

About the Department

Warwick Business School (WBS) is the UK’s top provider of finance and business research and education with a mission to establish itself as the leading university-based business school in Europe. In October 2014, WBS opened a London base at The Shard – one of London’s most iconic buildings.

 

We’re part of a world-class university, but we’re more than just our reputation. For nearly 60 years, we’ve been helping people turn ambition into action, equipping them to make a real difference in the world. 

 

Please view our online brochure, specifically created for candidates, to gain further insight into working at Warwick Business School. 

 

About Us

 

We were the first UK business school to achieve triple accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB), and our programmes consistently rank among the best - view all of our rankings here. 

 

But what really sets us apart is how it feels to be here. We’re down to earth, collaborative, and proud to create a place where staff, students and alumni feel at home. We want your time here to be as inspiring as it is rewarding, with the support, trust, and opportunities you need to grow both professionally and personally. 

 

Our Vision

 

The world needs smart ideas, and the leaders who can bring them to life. Those ideas only matter if they can be put into practice. Our vision is simple: to shape the people and ideas that will define what comes next and ensure they have everything they need to make it happen. 

 

Everything we do is underpinned by our CORE values and fuelled by a Change Maker mindset. We look for this shared commitment in everyone who joins our community. We nurture that mindset every day by creating a workplace where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are shared openly, and everyone has the chance to turn bold thinking into meaningful action. 

 

Change Makers

  • See the bigger picture. They think beyond themselves, seek out different perspectives, and consider the ripple effect of their actions.
  • Challenge the norm. They question the status quo and look for better ways to make a difference. 
  • Have the drive to deliver. They don’t just imagine change; they put in the work to make it happen. 

 

Our CORE Values 

  • Curiosity. We challenge, explore, and create to build a better future. 
  • Openness. We welcome ideas, feedback, and change to keep moving forward. 
  • Restlessness. We’re never content to stand still; we keep striving for more. 
  • Excellence. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do.

How to Apply

To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter by the closing date and time stated.

 

We will review applications throughout the advertising period and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date. We therefore encourage interested applicants to submit their application as early as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.

 

Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history.

 

Your cover letter should detail your motivation for applying for the role as well as detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.  Please match your skills and experience against the person specification in your covering letter.

 

The interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, a generous holiday allowance plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.

 

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click here.

 

We are proud to say that we are a Living Wage employer.

 

If you are considering relocating to the UK, read our Relocation Guide to find out more about what Warwick has to offer and what might be involved in the process.

 

Warwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment.  We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued.  Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.

 

We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages here.

 

The University currently holds a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, Athena Swan Sliver Award and a Disability Smart Bronze Award. Further information on all of the University's Awards and Accreditations can be found here. The University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

 

Right to Work in the UK

We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.