Job Description

The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community for the above post. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.


Introduction


This post is based within the Research Degrees and Researcher Development Team (RDRD) within the Directorate of Research and Business Engagement (RBE), which supports the ongoing development of strategy and policy for research, business engagement, and postgraduate research and works together with faculties and other PS directorates to ensure effective operational support for research and researchers.


The post-holder will contribute significantly to the ongoing design, development and implementation of strategy, policy and activities in postgraduate research and will have a significant role in leading strategic projects in support of the Manchester Doctoral College Strategy Group (MDCSG) and the Research Committee (RC).


The post-holder will manage the research degrees team and lead projects to provide high level professional and administrative support to the development and implementation of strategy, policy, processes and systems in postgraduate research. This will involve working in close partnership with a wide range of academic and administrative colleagues across the University as well as contacts in external organisations and funding bodies, managing institutional projects and collaborative partnerships, establishing and maintaining effective networks, preparing reports for senior committees and external bodies and ensuring appropriate processes and systems are in place to deliver postgraduate research of the highest quality.


You will also be required at times to deputise for the Head of the Research Degrees and Researcher Development Team as necessary.


Ideal applicants will have significant experience in Higher Education administration of postgraduate research within a national and international context.

What you will get in return:

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Additional paid closure over the Christmas period Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.


Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here


Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Helen Baker, Head of Research Degrees and Researcher Development, Directorate of Research and Business Engagement


Email: helen.baker@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.