Programme Officer

Join the ACU as Programme Officer and use your experience of programme delivery to help us build a better world through international collaboration in higher education.

The ACU offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the higher education sector. We are one of the largest, most diverse international university networks, bringing together over 500 universities in 50 countries. Championing the power of higher education to improve lives, we support our members - and our people - in contributing to sustainable development across the Commonwealth and beyond.

The role
As the Programme Officer, you will support the administration of the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCCP) Scholarships and the associated OCPP online training programme, as well as the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) and ACU-funded Grants and Fellowships.

Who are we looking for?

You will need:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build, maintain and strengthen relationships within an international context.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrable experience of working with administrative processes and procedures including processing basic finance documentation, with the potential to present information to a wide variety of audiences.
• High level of proven competence in the use of Microsoft Office Suite as well as evidence of database skills and an aptitude for learning to use a variety of software packages such as to maintain databases, and/or portfolio management.
• High level of proven competence in the use of Microsoft Office Suite as well as evidence of database skills and an aptitude for learning to use a variety of software packages such as to maintain databases, and/or portfolio management.
• Strong attention to detail to process complex paperwork and situations.
• High level of motivation and flexibility with proven ability of balancing competing priorities under pressure to deliver to deadlines on time.
• Experience managing online events, meetings, and/or training workshops through a range of virtual meeting platforms.

What to expect:
We see equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our mission and we value the many different perspectives that people from all backgrounds bring to our collective performance (you can find out more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and safeguarding on our website).
We believe in investing in all our people and creating cultures in which everyone can thrive.

We offer a fantastic package of benefits including:

• 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays (pro rata - part time employees) and 4 Christmas closure days
• Generous pension scheme - 5% employee contribution, 10% employer contribution
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
• Significant investment into your personal and professional development
• Regular social activities
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• Give as you earn charitable donations scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest-free travel season ticket loan.

How to apply

To apply, click the apply button and visit our recruitment portal.

Closing Date: 20 January 2025

Interview Date: Interviews will take place from 20 January 2025.

If we receive sufficient applications before the closing date, interviews may take place earlier, so you are encouraged to apply early.

Interviews will take place virtually.