Education and Student Experience Initiatives Officer (Fixed term)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Engineering
Location: University ParkSalary: £26,396 to £32,348 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Closing Date: Tuesday 07 March 2023
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: ENG520522X1
Applications are invited for this key role to work in the Faculty of Engineering Education & Student Experience team. The team provides extensive and varied support to staff and students across the Faculty.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to work as a Faculty Education & Student Experience Initiatives Officer. The role holder will provide project coordination to key projects, and support the management team in the wider implementation of the Education and Student Experience strategy. Examples of these initiatives and projects include: promotion and support for study abroad opportunities, workshop programmes, events and student communications.
Candidates should have A-levels, or equivalent, plus experience of working in a project or administrative support role or considerable relevant experience in a project administration or management role. The successful candidates should also possess excellent communication, planning and organisational skills, customer service skills and the ability to work on their own initiative. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy is also essential.
The Faculty of Engineering has around 4,500 students and more than 600 staff in Nottingham and almost all its programmes mirrored at both the Malaysia and China campuses. To underpin the Faculty’s education and student experience (ESE) activities, the Faculty ESE team provides a comprehensive faculty-wide structure of support to both students and staff.
This is a fixed-term position for 12 months. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week); however, applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part-time and the number of preferred hours.
Requests for secondment from internal candidates will be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.
The post is based in the Faculty Professional Services Hub, located on the University Park campus.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Emma Hopkins, Senior Education & Student Experience Manager, email: emma.hopkins@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Education and Student Experience Initiatives Officer (Fixed term) roles across University of Nottingham's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,396 - £32,348 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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