Education Coordinator (Academic Coordinator)
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours)
Salary: £25,000 – £26,000 per annum
Location: Gloucester, Hybrid working for 2 days per week at home
Closing date: 4th March 2025*
- We will review applications and conduct interviews as they are received and therefore this post may be filled before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. For this reason, we advise early applications.
If you’re passionate about supporting postgraduate education, skilled in communication, and enjoy working as part of a team, they would love to hear from you.
Our client offers a comprehensive range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses for veterinary surgeons and nurses. As the Academic Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in organizing, supporting, and resourcing the Association’s postgraduate programs to ensure their success.You will join a dedicated operational team of five within their wider Continuing Education department
In this diverse role, you will handle a range of responsibilities including managing student inquiries and enrolment, administering committees, and coordinating the delivery of their accredited programs. This involves liaising with students, speakers, supervisors, and mentors, as well as working with venue and equipment providers.You’ll also assist in organizing formal examinations, hosting online lectures and webinars, and maintaining their learning platform.
Skills and experience:
They’re seeking a well-organised professional who can manage multiple tasks with precision. Strong communication skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines are essential for success in this role.
They’re looking for a candidate with a strong background in administrative support within a fast-paced environment. Experience in coordinating, delivering, and hosting professional training events, or in maintaining academic records, is desirable.Familiarity with educational platforms and technology is a plus, though not required, as training will be provided.
You must be flexible to occasionally work outside of normal office hours to facilitate delivery of their courses.
Other essential skills include:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general IT skills
- A proactive, self-motivated approach to handling tasks
- A flexible approach to work
- Willingness to learn
Each year they deliver numerous education courses, host a large, small-animal Congress, and publish books, manuals, apps, and magazines.
This post sits within the Education department and reports to the Academic Operations Manager.
Their reward package for this role includes a basic salary of between £25,000 - £26,000 per annum (depending on experience). In addition, they offer generous employer pension contributions starting at 7% and increasing up to 10% with length of service.
They also offer:
- Holiday starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 28 days, plus a further entitlement of an additional one day every 5 years of service.
- Bupa dental plan.
- Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and other family-related leave.
- Life assurance of 3 x annual salary.
- Support for hybrid working for their employees, meaning you can work at home for two days per week, and they also have a comprehensive Flexible Working Policy.
- Access to a free legal helpline where you can ask their specialist lawyers for legal advice on an array of topics.
- Health and wellbeing support available 24/7 365 days and a network of mental health first aiders. Plus, enhanced Company sick pay, access to private medical insurance upon completion of 12 months’ service, occupational health service and annual flu vaccinations.
- Training and development.
- Free onsite parking, and for those who wish to cycle, they offer a cycle to work scheme which provides a discounted purchase of a bicycle and accessories for healthy, low carbon travel.
And they are:
Committed to supporting sustainability in their work and in the veterinary profession. The Association has completed a certified carbon audit and has been awarded silver accreditation with Investors in the Environment.
So, if you are bold and innovative, strive for excellence whilst taking ownership and accountability of your work, show passion for what you do and work effectively in a team – then you’ll be a great fit for the Association, and they would love to hear from you.
How to apply:
In order to be considered for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements in the role description which is on their vacancy page.
Their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) underpins their belief that they can make the Association stronger through the unique contributions they can all bring. They create inclusive teams aligned to their values and encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates.
You may also have experience in the following roles: Education Coordinator, Learning and Development Coordinator, Training Administrator, Programme Coordinator, Academic Administrator, Student Support Officer, CPD Coordinator, Events Coordinator, Training Support Officer, Membership Coordinator, or similar positions, etc.
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