Job Description

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Professional Services

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Research, Innovation and Engagement

Salary:

40,497 to 45,413 per annum pro rata


Fixed term until 31 July 2026. Part time and full time considered

Post Type:

Full Time

Contract Type:

Fixed Term

Closing Date:

Friday 12 September 2025

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

Reference:

HR0186909-1

Working Model:

Hybrid

University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last two years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Faculty/Directorate

We offer an exciting opportunity for a professional with experience and interest in research programmes to provide maternity cover that will manage setup and operations of the Doctoral College at the University.


As part of the Doctoral College leadership team (includes Director of the Doctoral College, Associate Director of Research Culture and Operations and the Research Culture Manager), you will oversee the Doctoral College operations team which includes Programme Coordinators and Administrators in managing and assuring the quality of research programmes, compliance with regulatory requirements, and setting up the operational routines of the College, including governance and reporting.


Your work is crucial in delivering the University's Research and Innovation and Postgraduate Researchers (PGR) Strategies which aim to provide best possible experience to PGRs, research staff and other stakeholders. This involves working closely with partners across the university and understanding their needs as well as regulatory landscape.

What you will be doing:

Leading on and managing the governance and operations of the Doctoral College, including reporting, student data management, finance, and other tasks encompassing the PGR journey Managing PGR programmes via implementation of a robust regulatory framework, portfolio development and delivery Be the focal point of expertise on PGR-related issues at the university, including for communication, customer service and support Fostering high-quality relationships with postgraduate researchers, research supervisors, research culture team and other stakeholders to satisfy the needs of PGRs and staff involved and thus contributing to the wider research culture at the university

Qualifications/ experience:

Level 6 qualification or relevant equivalent experience / Postgraduate or professional qualification or equivalent experience Experience of PGR administration, programmes and staff management Experience of work in the HE sector, particularly awareness of PGR-related regulatory environment, audit and compliance, and Data Protection regulations

Celebrating Diversity - The University of Bradford

We are proud to have been awarded University of the Year for Social Inclusion 2020 by The Sunday Times and to be ranked first in the English Social Mobility Index 2022 and 2021 by the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI). We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, including Black and Ethnic Minorities, LGBTQ+, disabled and neurodivergent candidates.

In Return we Offer:

Generous 25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days. Positive working environment: hybrid and flexible working, family-friendly policies, access to nursery, support in training/professional development. Great campus facilities including: + Unique fitness centre
+ Eye clinic
+ Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
+ Counselling & mental health services
+ On site nursery
+ Food & drink outlets
Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts.

Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.

Additional Information:

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please email Claire Trinder at

c.trinder@bradford.ac.uk