Postgraduate Research Coordinator

We are seeking to recruit an experienced dynamic and proactive Postgraduate Research Coordinator to join the Doctoral Academy in the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE).

The main purpose of this role will be to co-ordinate the effective delivery of the Postgraduate Research Operations, work alongside senior colleagues, manage the work of the team, support academic, professional services and stakeholders to deliver a high standard of student experience and student focused customer service.

The post will be primarily support associated workload within the Postgraduate Research Experience team, with supervision of administrators and assistants. Areas include, but not limited to, Award competitions, Communications, Compliance and Regulatory practices, Conference and event management, Funding competitions, Induction event coordination, PGR experience surveys, PGR representative scheme.

The post holder should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, experience of supervising staff, able to use your own initiative, ability to manage busy workloads and prioritise to meet strict deadlines, be flexible and responsive, and share our commitment to support the Doctoral research community, at the heart of the University. You should have some knowledge and an understanding of the structures and processes within large complex organisations, ideally in Postgraduate Research support within an HE environment.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Helen McManamon, PGR Operations Officer, Doctoral Academy, FSE

Email: [email protected]

General enquiries:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.