Programme Coordinator - Finance MSc Programmes Suite
Job number: BUS00912
Faculties: Business School
Departments: Business School
Salary or Salary range: £42,505 - £47,213 per annum
Location/campus: South Kensington and White City Campus - Hybrid
Contract type work pattern: Full time - Open ended
Posting End Date: 24 Nov 2026
About the role
We are seeking to recruit a Programme Coordinator to work within the Finance suite of programmes. The suite recruits approximately a third of all admitted Business School students each year and has a large international representation.
What you would be doing
Reporting to the Programme Manager, you will be responsible for assisting with the coordination of effective and efficient administrative support to the Finance suite of programmes ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the modules throughout the academic year.
Sharing our enthusiasm and ambition to deliver programmes of the highest quality, you will have proven experience of supporting a variety of stake-holders; of managing a demanding workload effectively and of responding flexibly to opportunities and challenges as they arise.
Excellent time management, organisational and problem-solving skills are vital for this role, as is a strong customer focus and excellent attention to detail. You will demonstrate exemplary administration and IT skills. You must be a strong team player with the ability to use your own initiative and work with minimal supervision. You should have excellent communication skills and be comfortable balancing multiple deadlines and prioritising effectively. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a pro-active attitude and ability to juggle several tasks confidently. You should have experience working with MS Office and large amounts of data, as well as excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Previous experience of working in higher education is desirable but not essential.
What we are looking for
- A degree/equivalent qualification or experience related to the work for this post
- Experience of office administration
- Demonstrable computer competency and preferably knowledgeable of the Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) as well as the ability to learn new software systems
- Interested in business/business education
- Reliable and responsible with excellent time-keeping
- Good personal organisation and effective time management skills
- Able to work independently and take initiative to deal with unforeseen problems and circumstances
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skill
- Attention to detail
- Proactive and strong team player
- Flexible and versatile i.e.: Customer service oriented
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with students and staff
- Able to work under pressure during peak/term time
- A flexible approach to working, able to work evenings on occasion
Full requirements of the job can be found on the job description and person specification.
What we can offer you
- The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
- Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
- Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further information
This is a full time, open-ended position based at South Kensington/White City campus (hybrid).
Interview dates are to be confirmed but are currently expected to be held in early December 2026.
If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Meriam Shallal at m.shallal@imperial.ac.uk
Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.
We reserve the right to close the advert before the stated closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications. Please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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