Job number ENG03936. Faculties: Faculty of Engineering. Department: Department of Computing. Salary: £41,005 - £45,616 per annum. Location: South Kensington and White City Campus – Hybrid. Contract type: Full time, open‑ended. Posting end date: 27 Jun 2026.
Support the next generation of Computing students at one of the world’s leading universities.
About the role
The Department of Computing is looking to recruit a proactive and competent Taught Programmes Officer to provide comprehensive administrative and admissions support to ensure the efficient delivery of the Joint Maths and Computer Science (JMC), MRes and MSc programmes.
The postholder will play a pivotal role in providing administrative support for all stakeholders of the Teaching Support Office. Working closely with the Admissions Tutors, the postholder will be responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of the undergraduate Joint Mathematics and Computer Science degree, and supporting MRes and MSc admissions.
What you would be doing
Some of your duties will include, but are not limited to, providing administrative support for undergraduate, MSc and MRes admissions processes, responding to applicant and student enquiries, coordinating interviews, open days and offer holder events, and maintaining accurate admissions and student records.
You would also support programme administration by acting as a first point of contact for students and staff, organising term arrangements, managing communications, and liaising with various university departments.
In addition, you would assist with examinations administration, including exam scheduling, preparation of materials, room arrangements, invigilator coordination, and supporting examination board meetings, while ensuring all processes follow university policies and deadlines.
More information is in the JD attached.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive individual with experience in a busy administrative role, ideally within a Higher Education or academic environment.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication, customer service and IT skills, with the ability to manage confidential information accurately and work effectively under pressure. You should be able to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, work independently as well as collaboratively within a team, and demonstrate initiative and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment. Experience with admissions, examinations processes, Virtual Learning Environments, and Microsoft Office systems would be advantageous.
What we can offer you
* The opportunity to continue your career at a world‑leading institution.
* Benefit from a sector‑leading salary and remuneration package (including generous pension schemes).
* You will receive 25 days of holiday leave per leave year in addition to mandatory leave dates. You can also purchase up to 10 additional days each leave year as well as carry over up to 5 days from a previous leave year.
* Access to a range of workplace benefits including generous family leave packages, on‑site leisure facilities and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
* Interest‑free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
* Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further information
This is a full‑time, open‑ended post (35 hours per week).
For further details about the role, please contact Marina Hall – marina.hall@imperial.ac.uk.
Available documents
* Download: Taught Programmes Officer Imperial Job Description.pdf
* Download: Employee Benefits Booklet.pdf
Our Culture
We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination, and to create an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity and innovation.
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