Student and Academic Services
Postgraduate Research Service
Administrator (Doctoral Training Partnerships)
Ref: SC5028
Salary on appointment will be £25,249 per annum, with an annual increment up to £26,093 per annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administrator in our PGR Service to provide outstanding professional services to support students, academic staff and other stakeholders related to the University’s network of Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs), which are large-scale PhD programmes funded by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) and other major funders in postgraduate research training.
Working within the PGR Service’s dedicated Doctoral Training Partnerships Team, you will contribute to the provision of an efficient, proactive and high-quality professional service to support and coordinate all aspects of the delivery and operation of the partnerships, including administrating studentship selection competitions and coordinating training events.
You will have recent experience of working in a similar professional service role, as well as excellent customer service skills. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced and varied environment.
This full-time post is available from 8 September 2026 on a fixed-term basis as maternity cover for up to 12 months. A secondment will be considered, and applicants should please ensure that a secondment will be possible with their Line Manager/Head of Department, before submitting a formal application.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 31 July 2026
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