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Glasgow Caledonian University - the University for the Common Good - is a vibrant, values-led, multi-cultural, civic University with a global outlook and strong commitment to delivering social innovation and sustainable development in its education and research.

Our organisational strategy is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and our globally recognised researchers advise governments, industry and international bodies. We’re ranked fourth in the world and first in the UK for promoting gender equality, in the top 70 universities globally for social impact, and first in Scotland for health and wellbeing, and reduced inequalities, for which we are also ranked 21st in the world (THE Impact Rankings, 2022). In 2020-21, we contributed £1.7 billion and more than 14,000 jobs across the globe (BIGGAR Economics, 2022).

GCU is committed to widening participation, and delivering positive outcomes for our students. We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. With campuses in Glasgow, London and New York, we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from 130 countries. Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

Glasgow Caledonian University is looking to appoint a Programme Co-Ordinator (Central Academic Support Team) to work within the Directorate of School Based Professional Services.

The main purpose of the role will be to manage the administrative elements associated with the University’s bespoke programmes, playing a central role in the enhancement of University to Business (iU2B), CPD activities and the delivery of an excellent student experience. The role holder will be a core member of the Programme Team(s) working proactively in close partnership with the Programme Leader(s)/Team(s) for the effective management and enhancement of the students’ experience of the programme(s), providing expertise and knowledge, assisting programme monitoring and the production of student data to meet quality assurance standards. They will work with colleagues across the Directorate and wider University to ensure that effective and efficient support is delivered.

The successful candidate will be educated to HND level or equivalent and have the ability to demonstrate relevant administrative experience, preferably in a Higher Education environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be essential, whilst you will also have the ability to work on your own initiative, to problem solve and take independent decisions when required. You should be proficient in the use and management of integrated information systems, as well as having experience of supporting and clerking formal meetings.

If you would like to discuss in further detail, please contact Pauline Newport, Senior Officer, CAST team at [email protected] or 0141 331 3595.

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce, which makes a critical contribution to our success.

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).

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