Research and Innovation Division
Postgraduate Research Service
Postgraduate Research Officer – Professional Doctorates
Ref: ALC1489
Starting salary from £37,099 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £44,263 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Postgraduate Research Officer to join the Postgraduate Service Team supporting the administration of the Professional Doctorates postgraduate research programmes.
The focus of the role is to provide expert support and management of postgraduate research administration for applicants, students, and supervisors within the Professional Doctorates programme. The Postgraduate Research (PGR) Service manages the whole University process for postgraduate research students from initial enquiry to completion of the degree across all our research degree programmes including the Professional Doctorates.
If successful, you will supervise and manage the Professional Doctorates team, based within the Postgraduate Research Service. Your role will include acting as a point of specialist reference to staff, applicants and students on matters relating to professional doctorates. This includes liaison with internal and external colleagues and agencies, including NHS and education partners.
We are looking for an adaptable candidate with the ability to liaise, negotiate and work collaboratively with colleagues and partners, co-ordinating information across a variety of systems to facilitate the effective delivery and development of the Professional Doctorates programmes. You should be able to identify, manage and deliver Professional Doctorates focussed projects and process improvements.
You should have recent experience of working in a similar role, working with a range of partner organisations and be able to satisfy all essential criteria detailed in the candidate brochure.
The post is available from 1 August 2024 on a full-time indefinite basis.
PGR Service including the Professional Doctorates Team works a hybrid model. The Professional Doctorates Team's fixed on-Campus working days are Tuesday and Friday and the role holder will be expected to work at least one other flexible day on campus, based on their workload, attendance at in-person PGR Service meetings, training or events. It may also be possible for the candidate to work full-time on Campus and this can be discussed during interview.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
- 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, medical centre, 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: 15 July 2024.
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