Senior Workforce Development Officer… at City St… · London

Please note: This role is only open to redeployee applicants at City St George's. Applications from individuals who are not redeployee applicants will not be considered at this time.

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to RecruitmentCoordinators@citystgeorges.ac.uk with the job title and reference number, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

Background – The Workforce Development Team, within Student & Academic Administration in the School of Health & Medical Sciences, manages the enquiry-to-enrolment process for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) modules and City Health short courses. Working closely with NHS Trusts, external partners and internal University teams, the department supports the delivery of high-quality professional development opportunities for healthcare professionals. The team plays an important role in developing external relationships, supporting the School's strategic objectives and ensuring an excellent student and stakeholder experience.

Responsibilities – The postholder will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Workforce Development Team, including line management, staff development and the coordination of CPD modules and short courses. Responsibilities include managing relationships with NHS Trusts, monitoring contractual spend, producing financial and management reports, and supporting business development activities. The role will also oversee student administration, applications and enrolments, contribute to the development of the CPD Hub, maintain course information across digital platforms and organise recruitment and showcasing events

Person Specification – The successful candidate will have experience of leading and managing a team, working in a busy, customer-focused environment and building effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Experience within higher education and working with NHS Trusts is essential. They will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organisational abilities, accuracy and attention to detail, and the ability to analyse problems and identify solutions. Confidence using IT systems, spreadsheets and databases, alongside the ability to produce reports, is also required.

Additional Information - This is a full-time position within the School of Health & Medical Sciences.

The role will be based across the University's Clerkenwell and Tooting campuses, and the successful candidate will be expected to work across both locations as required.

Hybrid working may be available, subject to agreement and the operational requirements of the role. Where agreed, colleagues are expected to spend at least 60% of their usual working time on campus.

Closing date for applications: 15th November 2026 at 11:59pm

Interviews are scheduled to take place on: TBC

The selection process will involve an interview and presentation. [To be amended as appropriate]. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage. [If the selection process will include a presentation or test, please provide details and be prepared to accommodate any reasonable requests for candidates with a declared disability or who are making an application under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme].

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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