Please note, there are x3 positions available.

What you will do

• Oversee the day-to-day delivery of programme operations and assessment and awards activities across designated areas.
• Provide supervision, guidance and workload coordination for Programme and Student Administration Coordinators.
• Act as the first point of escalation for operational issues, complex student cases and process queries.
• Coordinate key academic processes including programme and module administration, Boards of Examiners, progression and award activities.
• Ensure high standards of data quality, regulatory compliance and customer service.
• Support continuous improvement through process enhancement, training and systems development.
• Build effective relationships with academic colleagues and professional services teams to assist successful service delivery.

What we are looking for

• Experience of supervising, coordinating or guiding colleagues within a similar administrative environment.
• Experience of working within Higher Education or another complex and regulated environment.
• Experience of managing complex or sensitive cases and applying policies, procedures and regulations.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, student-focused services.

Further information

A degree or evidence of continuing professional development, and knowledge of Tribal SITS would be advantageous.

Regular on-campus engagement is required in line with academic and service needs.

What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family friendly policies.
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

Aston University may be able to sponsor the successful candidate if they are eligible for one of the salary discount options. Please see here for details about when you can be paid less for a Skilled Worker visa: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/when-you-can-be-paid-less Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.

Closing Date: 01 Nov 2026

Unit: Managerial & Professional

Salary: £31,236 to £36,636 per annum

 What you'll need to succeed

  You will have a track record of delivering compliance at a high level and of establishing and leading a team. You will be confident collaborating with senior stakeholders and in reporting into senior team members. You will ideally have a degree in a relevant subject, Legionella RP training, LOLER and PSSR training. You will also have outstanding knowledge of Fire Safety standards in a higher education context.

 What you'll get in return

  You will benefit from working in a socially motivated and passionate team, with an outstanding culture of support and development. You will enjoy 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, generous pension contributions, staff wellbeing benefits and discounted meals on site.

 What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 25 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family friendly policies.
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

Aston University may be able to sponsor those who are already on a Skilled Worker Visa issued before 04 April 2024 or 22 July 2025. If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Closing Date: 08 Nov 2026

Unit: Managerial & Professional

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049 per annum (pro-rata)

 You will provide proactive support for all aspects of the project, including servicing project consultations and meetings. You will co-ordinate the production of the AI.RDN+ Newsletter and other regular communications using digital media and will contribute to maintaining up-to-date information about the project on the AI.RDN+ website. You will liaise frequently with all project stakeholders and manage external enquiries. You will support data collection and analysis and contribute to the preparation of key project outputs. 

 You will have proven experience of providing administrative support for complex interdisciplinary projects and experience of undertaking, writing up and presenting the results of qualitative research. You will have proven experience of data collection, especially as this relates to postgraduate researchers’ use of generative AI tools. You will possess excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and demonstrable experience of working effectively with internal and external stakeholders in the doctoral research ecosystem.

 Please visit our website http://www.aston.ac.uk/jobs for further information and to apply online.  

Closing Date: 28 Oct 2026

Unit: Managerial & Professional

Salary: £31,236 to £36,636

Head of Research, Reputation and Enterprise Marketing
Marketing, Communications & Student Recruitment Department

Research and enterprise sit at the heart of Aston University’s ambitions for the future. We’re building on areas of research excellence, growing our international reputation and deepening our relationships with business, while playing an increasingly important role in the growth and innovation of Birmingham and the wider region.

It’s an exciting and growing portfolio, spanning breakthrough research, innovation, knowledge exchange, business engagement and enterprise.

We’re looking for a Head of Research, Reputation and Enterprise Marketing to help us realise that opportunity.

You’ll shape how we position and promote this work, developing campaigns that build Aston’s reputation, connect us with businesses and partners, and demonstrate the real-world impact of our research and enterprise activity.

Working across the University with researchers, enterprise colleagues and our wider marketing team, you’ll turn complex ideas into compelling stories, identify opportunities to grow our profile and make sure some of Aston’s most exciting work reaches the audiences that matter.

Reporting to our Deputy Director (Content), you’ll lead four colleagues, develop our brand and digital presence, and improve league table performance.

You’ll bring

• Experience in B2B marketing, research marketing or both.
• Experience leading teams, supporting people’s development and achieving shared goals.
• Skills in digital marketing, content creation and using data to improve results.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A related undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
• A commitment to equality and diversity.

Our benefits

• Generous annual leave, plus bank holidays and University closure days.
• Flexible working options, subject to role requirements.
• Pension, professional development, wellbeing support and discounted gym membership.
• Staff discounts, travel schemes, networks and volunteering opportunities.

Visit aston.ac.uk/jobs to find out more and apply.

Aston University may be able to sponsor those who are already on a Skilled Worker Visa issued before 22 July 2025.  If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. 

Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.

See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Closing Date: 03 Nov 2026

Unit: Managerial & Professional

Salary: £47,389 to £56,535