Details
1120692
University of Leicester
06/01/2027
2 - 4 Weeks
Full Time 7 hours a day, usually 9am-5pm with one hour unpaid lunch, you may be expected to work alternative hours on occasion but this will be requested with notice.
Smart Casual
Pay
£13.00
£1.57
Description
Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the University of Leicester’s Student Lifecycle Team during the busy graduation period. As a Graduation Documentation Assistant, you will work as part of the team to support the smooth production and preparation of graduation documentation, including certificates and transcripts, while also responding to basic queries from students, staff and other stakeholders.
The role is based on the University’s main campus and will run for 10 working days from Wednesday 6 January to Tuesday 19 January 2027, working seven hours per day. Please note that, due to the nature of the work, applications cannot be accepted from current University of Leicester students.
Duties and responsibilities
You will support the production of graduation documentation by sorting, checking and preparing certificates and transcripts for the graduation ceremonies, ensuring documents are accurate and presented to the required standard. You will also prepare and dispatch graduation documentation to home and international students, assist with reviewing the degree congregation brochure and support the preparation of student tickets.
You will respond to basic graduation-related queries from internal and external stakeholders and provide additional administrative support to the team where required, including activities associated with graduation and preparation for the start of term. You will be expected to follow established procedures, meet appropriate quality standards and work with your line manager to identify and resolve any immediate issues.
Skills and experience
You will have excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately while managing tight deadlines in a busy working environment. Strong communication skills, excellent IT skills and experience of handling large amounts of data are also important, alongside the ability to work effectively as part of a small team.
Previous experience of working within a Higher Education environment and knowledge of the University database system, SITS, would be desirable but are not essential, as full training will be provided.
Location
Main Campus, University of Leicester
Additional information
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Informal enquiries are welcome, and should be made to Daniel Quarterman (dq15@le.ac.uk)
Duration: 10 working days (06 January 2027 to 19 January 2027)
Closing date for applications: Sunday 29 November 2026
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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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