Our professional and support services staff play an essential role in ensuring the smooth and effective running of our University. These departments provide critical support that goes beyond academics, ensuring the university functions efficiently and students have a positive experience.

Key areas within our professional services include:

Administration: Manages the day-to-day operations of the university, coordinates events, and supports academic departments. Jobs exist across the University and could include Programme Administrators, Events Coordinators, Operations Coordinators, Project Administrators, Department Coordinators and more

Student Recruitment: Attracts and enrolls new students, helping the university grow and maintain a vibrant student body. Jobs could include, Careers Consultants, Recruitment Advisors, Outreach Programmes Managers and more.

Campus Infrastructure Oversees the development, maintenance, and management of the university's physical infrastructure, including buildings, grounds, and facilities. Jobs range from plumbing, electrical, construction and more! 

Student Support Services: Offers guidance, counselling, and resources to help students succeed both academically and personally. Jobs could include Placement Officers, 

Human Resources (HR): Everything from recruitment, employee relations, and professional development, to reward and inclusion. Jobs could include: Business Partner, Manager, Advisor, Analyst, Talent Acquisition, Culture and Inclusion, Organisational Design consultants and more.  

Finance and Procurement: Handles budgeting, accounting, and financial planning, ensuring the university’s financial health as well as the purchasing of goods and services, ensuring value for money and supporting the university’s operations. Jobs could include: Accounting Technician, Management Accountant, Tax, Financial Accounts, Category Managers, Insurance, Payments, Payroll and more. 

Marketing, Communications and External Affairs (MCEA): Promotes the university, manages public relations, and helps attract students and staff. Jobs could include: Creative Services, Media and PR, Communications, Public Engagement, Events, Social Media Managers, Marketing, Graphic Designers and more.

Project Management: Involves roles such as Planning Managers, Programme and Project Managers, Change Managers, and Business Analysts, who oversee the successful planning, execution, and completion of university projects.

Campus Services: Ensures the campus is safe, well-maintained, and conducive to learning and research. Jobs range from cleaning, portering, retail, catering to landscaping, security and more. 

Governance: Oversees the university’s policies, compliance, and strategic direction, ensuring good governance and accountability. Jobs range from Committee Officers to Legal Advisors to Compliance and more.

Together, these departments provide the backbone of the university, supporting its academic mission and contributing to a vibrant campus community. Working in professional services at a university offers a fulfilling career with opportunities to make a meaningful impact on education and student life.

There are plenty of ways to belong at Bath. Find out more about the roles available and how you can further your career with us.   

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