Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today. Academic Registry are seeking to recruit an administrator who will work within the Registry Services team. You will be part of a team that supports the delivery of key business processes relating to student administration. Duties will include providing student helpline functions, supporting registration and enrolment processes, change of circumstance processes, examinations and graduation, and internal and external liaison with key stakeholders i.e. Student Loans Company and UKVI. Experience of administrative work is required, and experience within higher education would be advantageous.  Experience of delivering customer orientated services is essential, alongside excellent communication skills. You will be required to work closely with all the teams within the department but also to work/act on their own initiative.  This is a busy department with lots of conflicting demands so the ability to work well under pressure is essential.  In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies. This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you. LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief.  All our appointments are made on merit. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

About us  The Policy Institute’s vision “solving society’s challenges with evidence and expertise”, which we achieve by combining the rigor of academia, the connectedness of a think tank and the agility of a consultancy. This has been designed to equip policymakers and civil servants from across the globe to meet the challenges of the future, creating leaders capable of delivering the services that citizens expect today. Through education, research and public engagement, the school focuses on the most pressing policy problems, ensuring that policy professionals are prepared with both the hard and soft skills necessary to understand how power, influence and change move through political circles.  The Senior Programme Officer works as part of a team across Strand Group and School for Government (SfG) to ensure consistent support and delivery of online, blended and residential teaching provision providing high quality administrative support. About the role The Senior Programme Officer works as part of a team to ensure consistent support and delivery of the Strand Group and SfG’ s residential, online and blended taught provision, providing high quality logistical administrative support. The postholder will be responsible for delivering outstanding customer experience to relevant stakeholders throughout the student life cycle. The post holder will be resolving complex day-to-day issues, responding in line with university Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). They will represent the Policy Institute externally with students and clients, and internally through wider university activities and committees, supporting the School’s interests and engaging with university functions. The postholder will lead on the onboarding of new students, working closely with central teams to ensure a smooth and engaging start to their studies, coordinate assessments and results processing, maintain accurate student data, and will organise and manage events such as inductions and webinars. The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, strong digital literacy, and the ability to manage competing priorities.  This role will present exciting opportunities to work with a small and collaborative team and together support a growing portfolio of online, blended and residential education offerings. About you  To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:  Essential criteria Broad vocational experience, acquired through a combination of job-related vocational training and considerable on-the-job experience, demonstrating development through involvement in a series of progressively more demanding relevant work/roles.  Clear and accurate communication style both written and verbal Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Forms and databases, Zoom/Teams and virtual learning management systems such as Moodle Experience in the use of databases and student records systems (such as SITS) to provide management information data to a high level of detail and accuracy Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work. Ability to plan own workload, work to tight deadlines and manage multiple projects, reprioritising or adapting as necessary Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders  Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Desirable criteria Experience of managing and delivering a portfolio of taught provision, with a proactive and transparent approach and a focus on improvement Experience working on custom closed education projects with a long-term client or partner organisation. Commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace. Understanding of data protection and confidentiality in a higher education context. Experience supporting online programmes Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. [HR use only – as indicated in the job description} This post is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Check. Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.  We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Interviews are due to be held the week commencing 26th January. Grade and Salary: £39,076 - £43,909 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134566 Close Date: 11-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Maya Kad Contact Details: Maya.kad@kcl.ac.uk

About us Comprising the largest dental school in Europe, the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences (FoDOCS) at King’s College London is a centre of excellence in the UK for oral, craniofacial and dental research and ranks 4th in the world (1st in the UK) in the QS World University Rankings for Dentistry (2025). Our international reputation attracts students and staff from across the globe The largest dental academic centre in the UK, we teach over 1,000 undergraduate and postgraduate taught students, and over 100 graduate research students. As well as undertaking and actively promoting cutting edge basic, clinical, and translational research, the faculty provides both routine and specialist clinical care and educates and trains dental personnel at all levels. Working closely with our partner hospitals, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and Kings College Hospital NHS foundation Trust, we are based in the heart of central and south London. About the role Exceptional Opportunity: Clinical Fellow in Restorative Dentistry (with Fully Funded PhD and Specialty Training)  Are you an aspiring clinical academic ready to take the first major step in your career? We are pleased to offer a prestigious and fully funded clinical academic pathway combining a part-time PhD with specialty training in Restorative Dentistry or one of its associated mono-specialities (Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Periodontology). This unique post provides the rare opportunity to develop as a clinician, teacher and researcher within one of the world’s leading centres for dental and oral health sciences. Take the First Step in Your Clinical Academic Journey If you are passionate about Restorative Dentistry, committed to education, and ready to develop as a clinician-scientist, we encourage you to apply. Join us and shape the future of dental education, research and specialist care. This is a full time post (40 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract. These posts are supported through the generous legacy of Richard Dickinson and Newland Pedley Funds. About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria BDS or equivalent primary dental qualification and full GDC registration at the time of application. Significant Dental Core Training experience sufficient to succeed in national benchmarking for specialty training. MFDS or equivalent postgraduate qualification and evidence of ongoing CPD. Clinical experience in Restorative Dentistry appropriate for entry to specialty training, with safe, evidence-based practice and awareness of patient safety/clinical governance. Teaching experience (or supporting learning) in clinical/academic settings, including assessment and constructive feedback to learners. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary dental/healthcare teams and with external partners. Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate teaching, alongside strong organisational skills to manage competing academic/clinical responsibilities; able to work independently and exercise professionalism, diplomacy, and discretion. Commitment to a clinical academic career in Restorative Dentistry, including motivation to undertake and complete a PhD and specialty training, with a demonstrable commitment to EDI and GDC standards; eligible to work in the UK, and flexible to work across sites. Desirable criteria Prior academic or clinical training relevant to Restorative Dentistry and/or successful completion of national benchmarking for specialty training. Teaching qualification or HEA Fellowship, and experience delivering structured teaching (UG/PG). Research experience—publications, presentations, or project work; knowledge of research methodologies and ability to design/conduct research, including data analysis. Involvement in audit, QI, or service evaluation; project management or team-leading skills; ability to contribute to curriculum development/educational innovation. Evidence of leadership potential and interest in innovation, including digital dentistry or educational enhancement. Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further information At King’s, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university. The Equality Act of 2010 protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. At times, this will include balancing rights and beliefs that can feel in tension. We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination. When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King’s guidance. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. We welcome your thoughts on how organisations can create an inclusive environment, including one which supports free speech and the exchange of a wide range of ideas. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Interviews are due to be held on week commencing 16th February 2026. This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and Occupational Health clearances. Grade and Salary: £45,943 - £62,502 per annum including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134571 Close Date: 18-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Professor Owen Addison Contact Details: owen.adddison@kcl.ac.uk