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1102362
University of Leicester
06/01/2026
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Monday to Friday 35 hours - will vary from week to week (including some early starts, as well as occasional evening and weekend work to attend social events and trips).
Smart Casual
Pay
£13.15
£1.59
Description
Role
This position offers an exciting opportunity to support the Centre for International Training and Education during its peak short course season from January to March 2026. The post holder will work closely with the Business Development Manager to administer the full cycle of student short courses. It’s a great chance to gain experience in a busy, friendly university department with a strong focus on customer service and international engagement.
Start date: Tuesday 6th January 2026
Duration: 10 weeks.
End date: Friday 13th March 2026
Duties and responsibilities
The role involves coordinating course arrangements in collaboration with programme directors, tutors, and administrative staff. This includes planning and booking events, social activities, and travel, and liaising with suppliers by phone and email.
The post holder will manage communications with students and staff via Blackboard and email, and maintain accurate records for the “Study Buddy” student workforce. They will also support student registration and welcome activities, respond to enquiries, and provide pre-departure advice.
Additional responsibilities include maintaining programme databases, providing general student support, and acting as a chaperone during excursions. The role also covers airport transfers, accommodation logistics, social activity facilitation, and assisting with course reports and certificates. Ad hoc administrative support to the wider team is also expected.
Skills and experience
Candidates should have a minimum of five GCSEs (Grades A-C) or equivalent qualifications or experience. Strong IT skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are essential, along with experience in accurate record keeping.
Familiarity with university life, ideally at the University of Leicester, and experience of studying or living abroad are desirable. A basic understanding of and empathy with the needs of international students, as well as cultural awareness, are important.
Applicants should be confident working with students from diverse nationalities and backgrounds, and comfortable liaising with external organisations such as suppliers, partner universities, and agents.
Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential. A positive attitude toward team collaboration and a willingness to work outside normal hours—including evenings, weekends, and early mornings for registration or airport pickups—are also required.
Location
University of Leicester. The role will be based at Stamford Court in Oadby (opposite John Foster hall) with occasional work on main campus.
Additional information
Informal enquiries are welcome: Tamara Thompson, CITE Business Development Manager, tt198@le.ac.uk.
Interview date: Wednesday 26 November 2025.
To apply: Applicants to send a CV and well-presented covering letter expressing why they think they would be a good fit for the role.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 09 November 2025
Unitemps is acting as an Employment Business, supplying temporary workers, in relation to this vacancy.
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
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