Programmes Assistant (21746-0426)

Informal Queries

• For informal queries about the role, please contact Emma Woollacott, Student Support Officer, at Emma.Baker@warwick.ac.uk.

The Department of Computer Science seeks to appoint a permanent Programmes Assistant to provide administrative support to our UG and PGT courses.

You will be the first point of contact for programme-related queries and support the delivery of an outstanding teaching and learning experience for all students.

The Student Support Office is a busy and fast paced environment requiring online and face-to-face contact with students and staff. You will be the first point of contact for programme-related queries and support the delivery of an outstanding teaching and learning experience for all students.

The post requires flexibility to support departmental events and examinations, some of which may be on a Saturday, and to participate in student events, such as Welcome Week, inductions, and graduation.

You should be educated to at least GCSE level (grade C or above) in Mathematics and English, with the ability to communicate with both staff and students in a conscientious and inclusive way.

You will be joining a supportive and committed team and we would like to you to demonstrate you are a strong team player.

You will be supporting a wide variety of projects and administrative tasks so the ability to keep yourself well organised and prioritise your work is important.

There are a range of IT systems this post-holder will be required to use so IT skills are essential, but training will also be provided.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for the applicant to increase or extend their experience and knowledge in a positive and supportive department.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

You will be joining a friendly and collaborative team, with the opportunity to help shape the future of postgraduate study in this top-ranked Computer Science Department (joint 4th in the UK, REF 2021).

We offer hybrid working arrangements as standard (for full time members of staff the expectation is 3 days per week on campus).

For further information about the Computer Science Department, please visit our website.

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

* World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026

** Research Excellence Framework 2021

CLOSING DEADLINE: Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline. 

You will be asked to include a CV and cover letter. Within these documents, please:

1. Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment).

2. Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.

3. Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description (PDF attached below).

• Interview Date: To be confirmed
• Start Date: To be confirmed

Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline -- you will not be able to submit an application form even if you opened it before the stated deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal will be considered.

You are welcome to include any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave).

Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. Find out more about our flexible working arrangements.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.