Job Description

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit is seeking a part-time Course Co-ordinator to lead on the co-ordination, administration and delivery of a new Mphil course.


The post holder would be responsible for developing and maintaining office procedures, reviewing processes and developing systems to improve efficiency. They would need to establish systems and processes for effective administration of student records and information, co-ordinate and update course documentation, and maintain and update course website as required.


The post holder would be responsible for Course fee management, student expense claims, external lecturer payments and expense claims, and managing the overall course budget; tracking income and expenditure to support the decision making of the course leadership team.



Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.


Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.


Closing date: 16th January 2026


Interview date: to be confirmed


Please quote reference SU48157 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.


The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.


The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.



Key information

Department/location

MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit

Salary

31,236-35,608

Reference

SU48157

Category

Assistant staff

Date published

4 December 2025

Closing date

16 January 2026