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Anglia Ruskin University
Fitness to Practise Administrator
Chelmsford On-site 2-5 yrs exp
OrganisationPrioritisationCase ManagementRecord KeepingHearing And Panel Coordination
Requirements
Applicants should have a degree, be part-qualified in a relevant professional qualification at degree level, or demonstrate appropriate experience and relevant continuing professional development. They should have strong organisational skills, be able to manage competing priorities and sensitive information, and be proficient with Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, and Microsoft Lists.
Job Description
About ARUJob Category
Administrative
Vacancy Type
Fixed term contract
Fixed Term Duration
12 months
Employment Type
Full time or fractional
Salary From
£31,236
Salary To
£31,236
Location
Chelmsford/Cambridge
Faculty/Prof Service
Faculty of Health, Medicine & Social Care
Closing Date
22/10/2026
Ref No
4119
Documents
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About ARU
ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.
About The Role
We are seeking a Fitness to Practise Administrator to coordinate and oversee the administration of Fitness to Practise processes across the Faculty of Health, Medicine & Social Care. This is a varied and rewarding role that places you at the heart of ensuring our professional programme students meet the standards expected by healthcare regulators and practice partners.
As the principal administrator for Fitness to Practise matters, you will manage cases from initial concern through to conclusion, maintaining accurate records, coordinating hearings and panels, supporting key stakeholders and ensuring processes are delivered efficiently, consistently and in accordance with University and professional requirements
The right individual will have a Degree or be part qualified in a relevant professional qualification at degree level appropriate to the specific role being appointed to or have demonstrable appropriate level of experience and evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the role. You will have excellent organisational skills and be able to confidently manage competing priorities, sensitive information and multiple stakeholders.
Digital capability is essential within this role, and it would particularly suit someone who is enthusiastic about using technology to improve services and ways of working. We are looking for a candidate who is highly proficient in Microsoft 365 applications and collaborative working tools and confident using and administering digital platforms such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and Microsoft Lists. You will be curious about technology and motivated to identify more efficient ways of delivering services through the effective use of digital tools.
Informal enquiries can be made to Kate Tuerena, Faculty Deputy General Manager, at Kate.Tuerena@aru.ac.uk
Find out more about working with us and how we recruit .
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
In accordance with Home Office guidance and the Asylum, Immigration and Nationality Act 2006, ARU has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work in the UK and in the role for which they have been recruited. Prior to their start date, the successful candidate will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.
For candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, ARU is a UKVI-licensed sponsor and may be able to provide sponsorship for eligible candidates appointed to skilled roles, subject to meeting the relevant immigration requirements. Eligibility for sponsorship will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Further information about UK immigration requirements and working in the UK can be found on the Home Office website .
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Guidance Notes
Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.
Administrative
Vacancy Type
Fixed term contract
Fixed Term Duration
12 months
Employment Type
Full time or fractional
Salary From
£31,236
Salary To
£31,236
Location
Chelmsford/Cambridge
Faculty/Prof Service
Faculty of Health, Medicine & Social Care
Closing Date
22/10/2026
Ref No
4119
Documents
- Job Description Person Specification (PDF , 989.85kb)
Apply for this job
Send to a Friend
About ARU
ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.
About The Role
We are seeking a Fitness to Practise Administrator to coordinate and oversee the administration of Fitness to Practise processes across the Faculty of Health, Medicine & Social Care. This is a varied and rewarding role that places you at the heart of ensuring our professional programme students meet the standards expected by healthcare regulators and practice partners.
As the principal administrator for Fitness to Practise matters, you will manage cases from initial concern through to conclusion, maintaining accurate records, coordinating hearings and panels, supporting key stakeholders and ensuring processes are delivered efficiently, consistently and in accordance with University and professional requirements
The right individual will have a Degree or be part qualified in a relevant professional qualification at degree level appropriate to the specific role being appointed to or have demonstrable appropriate level of experience and evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the role. You will have excellent organisational skills and be able to confidently manage competing priorities, sensitive information and multiple stakeholders.
Digital capability is essential within this role, and it would particularly suit someone who is enthusiastic about using technology to improve services and ways of working. We are looking for a candidate who is highly proficient in Microsoft 365 applications and collaborative working tools and confident using and administering digital platforms such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and Microsoft Lists. You will be curious about technology and motivated to identify more efficient ways of delivering services through the effective use of digital tools.
Informal enquiries can be made to Kate Tuerena, Faculty Deputy General Manager, at Kate.Tuerena@aru.ac.uk
Find out more about working with us and how we recruit .
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
In accordance with Home Office guidance and the Asylum, Immigration and Nationality Act 2006, ARU has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work in the UK and in the role for which they have been recruited. Prior to their start date, the successful candidate will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.
For candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, ARU is a UKVI-licensed sponsor and may be able to provide sponsorship for eligible candidates appointed to skilled roles, subject to meeting the relevant immigration requirements. Eligibility for sponsorship will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Further information about UK immigration requirements and working in the UK can be found on the Home Office website .
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Guidance Notes
Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.
Education
Bachelor DegreeProfessional Certificate
Skills
OrganisationPrioritisationCase ManagementRecord KeepingHearing And Panel CoordinationStakeholder SupportHandling Sensitive InformationMicrosoft 365Microsoft TeamsSharePointMicrosoft ListsDigital AdministrationProcess ImprovementContinuing Professional Development