Buffalo City College - East London Campus

About the role The purpose of the role is to deliver a full award management function, including reports on work in progress and project monitoring as required and will report progress to Senior Research Grants Administrator and Research Grants Manager. The role holder will maintain detailed knowledge of funder terms and conditions as well as internal financial procedures and regulations, and will apply these consistently, particularly with regard to financial returns. The consequences of non-compliance with financial regulations are severe and the role holder will be expected to develop and deploy a high level of expertise to manage this level of risk on behalf of the university. The role holder will need to have a broad perspective, engaging positively and proactively with the research strategy and service transformation programme currently underway at King’s and embracing opportunities to contribute in different ways This is a full time (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an a fixed term contract until 31/3/2027 . About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Good Standard of General Education (A Level / OND or Equivalent) Good understanding of Research Grants and Contracts Post Award activities in a University or similar environment and thorough understanding of funder Terms and Conditions of RCUK, Wellcome Trust, NIHR, UK and other Overseas Funders and Charities. IT Literate with intermediate / advanced spreadsheet skills (Ability to use macros and pivot tables, experience of using databases , external portals and information retrieval from the internet. High level of numeracy, double entry and accounting principles Excellent communication and organisational skills with ability to lead when required with Practical problem-solving skills and ability to analyse data at different levels and produce meaning full reports Previous experience of working with internal and external auditors with ability to lead on ad hoc work commitments Previous Experience of controlling a research portfolio and maintaining in line with financial procedures. Self-starter, with ability to work under own initiative and lead others following minimum guidance and ability to work well under pressure and to be able to prioritise their work in the face of constantly shifting priorities and tight deadlines Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, ability to form working relationships with a wide range of people in an enthusiastic and helpful manner whilst being capable of firmly maintaining College Policies Desirable criteria Accountancy Qualification or Studying towards such a qualification Degree or equivalent professional Qualification 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. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. 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. Grade and Salary: £39,076 - £43,909 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 133085 Close Date: 22-Dec-2025 Contact Person: Mrs Shirley Thankappan Contact Details: shirley.thankappan@kcl.ac.uk

About us The Dickson Poon School of Law at King’s College London is one of the oldest law schools in England and recognised as one of the best law schools in the world. We are based in the East Wing of Somerset House, a Grade One listed building, on our Strand Campus.  This role is part of the Digital Education Team in the Law Professional Services. We operate a hybrid working policy and you will be expected to spend a minimum of two working days per week on campus.  About the role This role will support the School’s online programme portfolio, of which there are currently three online programmes, with two new programmes starting in 2026. Working in a fast-paced and digitally enabled academic environment, the postholder is responsible for managing complex queries, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, and supporting students from pre-enrolment to graduation and beyond. A key part of the role involves working with KEATS (Moodle) to support online learning. This includes updating course pages, uploading learning materials, and supporting the design and delivery of online assessments and activities. The postholder will also lead on the onboarding of new students, working closely with central teams to ensure a smooth and engaging start to their studies, coordinating assessments and results processing, and maintaining accurate student data, and will organise and manage events such as inductions, graduation, webinars, and academic support sessions. The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, strong digital literacy, and the ability to manage competing priorities. This post will be offered on an indefinite contract. This is a full-time post – 100% full time equivalent About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to draft documents and correspondence to a diverse audience. Strong numeracy skills and ability to analyse complex numerical data. Methodical, detail oriented and flexible in approach to work, maintaining a high level of accuracy. Strong time management and organisational skills, adept at meeting tight deadlines and managing competing priorities, with a willingness to seek and utilise support as needed. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (particularly word and excel) and the ability to work on new systems. Ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders in a professional and assured manner. Proactive with the ability to work independently as well as delivering within a team Curious, customer service-oriented, with a commitment to personal accountability and continuous improvement Comfortable with adapting to change, driving own professional development Desirable criteria Degree level or equivalent qualification or experience. Experience of using virtual learning environments. Experience in the use of databases, student records systems (such as SITS) and website content management systems. Dedication to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 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 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. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. 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. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Grade and Salary: £34,713 - £38,127 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 133126 Close Date: 08-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Katie Hart Contact Details: katie.hart@kcl.ac.uk

JOB DESCRIPTION Location: HCMC, Vietnam Department: Vice President Academic, Innovation & Research Report to: Vice President Academic, Innovation & Research, Millennia University POSITION OVERVIEW The Director, Foundation & Preparatory Programs at Millennia Education provides strategic, academic and operational leadership for all university foundations, pathway and preparatory programs. The role ensures that students who do not meet direct entry requirements, either English Language or academic are provided with high-quality, student centred engaging learning experience with clear progression into their chosen degree studies. The role also requires that students are integrated into the campus community and develop a strong sense of belonging to the university. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Leadership Develop and implement a mult-year strategy for foundation and pathway programs aligned to the universities’ vision Identify opportunities for growth, diversification and partnership development including articulation agreements and school partnerships Champion student centred and accessible practices across all programs Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation and excellence with staff and students Program Delivery and Innovation Promote evidence-based, student centred pedagogy, including digital learning, inclusive teaching practices and active learning Lead the design of core language and introductory academic skills programs that are cross-disciplinary Provide high level advice on the identification and development of courses to be included in the Millennia Advantage Program of career and life skills Student Experience and Success Ensure strong student support mechanisms, including orientation, academic advising, early alert systems and transition to degree programs Collaborate with other portfolios to integrate pathway students into the wider campus community Monitor student progression and success data and implement interventions to improve student outcomes and retention Provide high level advice on the design of formal and informal learning spaces for foundation and pathway programs Stakeholder Management Collaborate with Faculties to ensure clear and coherent progression pathways into students chosen degree programs Work with admission, marketing and recruitment to communicate program value proposition and entry criteria Engage with external stakeholders including schools, pathway partners, government agencies and professional bodies REQUIREMENTS Qualification and Experience Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field Relevant teaching qualification Demonstrated experience in foundation and pathway education preferably in a university setting Significant experience in an education leadership role responsible for staff and operations Key skills and Competencies Strong strategic, stakeholder management, relationship building and leadership skills Commitment to access education, inclusion and student success Ability to lead changes, inspire teams and champion innovative and active learning and assessment practices Ability to work effectively in fast paced and complex environments Commitment to professional integrity, academic standards and student well-being Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Establishment of pathway programs to all degree programs Enrollments into pathway programs increase year on year Establishment of an early warning system with interventions to improve student success Student success rates are measured by improved retention rates Child Protection Statement Millennia Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants, staff, third party providers, volunteers, and visitors to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practice and appointments are subject to an interview, satisfactory references, identity check and criminal record check.  At Millennia Education, we are committed to providing a word class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures. “The question isn’t who’s going to let me; it’s who’s going to stop me?” Ayn Rand, author and philosopher