Job Description

Research Services/Doctoral College

This part-time post (0.8FTE) 12 month Materntiy Cover role is available immediately with the potential for an additional 3 months contract extension

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working \xe2\x80\x93 some time on campus and some from home.

Summary of the role

The University of Exeter Doctoral College was established to support the University\xe2\x80\x99s vision to become a sector leading provider of Postgraduate Researcher (PGR) supervision and support and early career researcher (ECR) training and opportunities. By supporting the recruitment and development of world-class PGRs and ECRs, the Doctoral College will drive a step change in the Exeter experience and the research excellence to which such researchers contribute.

We bring together institution-wide support, training, and administration for all of our postgraduate and early career researchers, working across all three Academic Faculties within the University as well as key Professional Services, to ensure that postgraduate and early career researchers have an outstanding start to their research careers.

The PGR Support team are accountable for the full PGR administrative lifecycle. In this role you will lead a high quality, customer-focused service and be responsible for the administration of a portfolio of disciplines whilst providing supervision for other administrative staff within the team.

The successful candidates will have significant knowledge and experience of HE administrative systems, ideally with PGR-facing experience, databases and processes, excellent attention to detail, organisation and planning, and as an experienced leader will work to develop an effective team working culture.

Please ensure you read the and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave per year (pro-rata for part-time roles)
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus\xe2\x80\x99 and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around

(up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy * stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 and the 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities released by Shanghai Rankings).

Our research income in recent years means we\xe2\x80\x99re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We are using the power of our education and research to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future. Our shared purpose and vision continually moves us forward to make a difference to our people, our communities, our partners and the world around us. Read about our world leading research on and how we are for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

Further information

Please contact Morwenna Hussey,

Job title PGR Support Officer Job reference S57236 Date posted 11/07/2023 Application closing date 25/07/2023 Location Exeter (Hybrid) Salary The starting salary will be \xc2\xa331,502 per annum pro rata at Grade E subject to knowledge, skills and experience. Package Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable). Contractual hours Blank Basis Blank Job category/type Admin, Professional, Managerial Attachments Job description

Research Services/Doctoral College

This part-time post (0.8FTE) 12 month Materntiy Cover role is available immediately with the potential for an additional 3 months contract extension

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working \xe2\x80\x93 some time on campus and some from home.

Summary of the role

The University of Exeter Doctoral College was established to support the University\xe2\x80\x99s vision to become a sector leading provider of Postgraduate Researcher (PGR) supervision and support and early career researcher (ECR) training and opportunities. By supporting the recruitment and development of world-class PGRs and ECRs, the Doctoral College will drive a step change in the Exeter experience and the research excellence to which such researchers contribute.

We bring together institution-wide support, training, and administration for all of our postgraduate and early career researchers, working across all three Academic Faculties within the University as well as key Professional Services, to ensure that postgraduate and early career researchers have an outstanding start to their research careers.

The PGR Support team are accountable for the full PGR administrative lifecycle. In this role you will lead a high quality, customer-focused service and be responsible for the administration of a portfolio of disciplines whilst providing supervision for other administrative staff within the team.

The successful candidates will have significant knowledge and experience of HE administrative systems, ideally with PGR-facing experience, databases and processes, excellent attention to detail, organisation and planning, and as an experienced leader will work to develop an effective team working culture.

Please ensure you read the and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave per year (pro-rata for part-time roles)
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus\xe2\x80\x99 and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around

(up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy * stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 and the 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities released by Shanghai Rankings).

Our research income in recent years means we\xe2\x80\x99re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We are using the power of our education and research to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future. Our shared purpose and vision continually moves us forward to make a difference to our people, our communities, our partners and the world around us. Read about our world leading research on and how we are for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

University of Exeter