5584-E - Doctoral Programme Manager

University of Greenwich; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Greenwich invites applications for a Doctoral Programme Manager within NRI Administration & Support. The role is a fixed-term maternity cover running from 01/11/2026 to 31/03/2028 and is based at the Medway Campus.

The post is employed by the London and South-East (LASE) University Group but works as part of the Greenwich academic division, contributing to its strengths, community and identity.

Job description

Doctoral Programme Manager

NRI Administration & Support

Contract Type

Fixed Term - Maternity Cover between 01/11/2026 and 31/03/2028

Location

Medway Campus

Salary

£38,784 to £44,746 per annum

Contract Type

Fixed Term - Maternity Cover between 01/11/2026 and 31/03/2028

Release Date

Thursday 27 August 2026

Closing Date

Thursday 10 September 2026

Interview Date

To be confirmed

Reference

5584-E

On 1st August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent formed a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group.

Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Greenwich academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities.

Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.

The Natural Resources Institute (NRI) (www.nri.org) is an internationally renowned multi-disciplinary centre of the University of Greenwich leading research on sustainable development, food security, economic growth and poverty reduction in the UK and globally. NRI leads the UK Food Systems Centre for Doctoral Training (UKFS-CDT). The UKFS-CDT aims to train the next generation future leaders to transform the UK food system into one that supports the health of the nation and also protects our natural environment. The doctoral programme is currently in its third year of operation and has nearly 60 doctoral researchers who are undertaking their studies at one of nine consortium partners (University of Greenwich, University College London, Royal Veterinary College, Aberystwyth University, City University, University of Sussex, Brunel University London, NIAB East Malling and Rothamsted Research).

The purpose of the role is to manage the daily operation of the UKFS-CDT. This is a fourteen month maternity leave cover. It is available on internal secondment. The UK Food System CDT is led by Professor Andrew Westby and academically managed by Academic Co-managers from the Natural Resources Institute. You will be lined managed by NRI’s Awards and Grants Manager.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Stephaine Morris on [e-mail]

Should you have any recruitment related queries please contact the People Directorate Operations Team on [e-mail]

Further details of the fantastic benefits and what we offer can be found here: Our benefits - what we offer | Jobs and careers | University of Greenwich and information on the university’s working principles: Working Principles and Guidelines | Documents | University of Greenwich

We are looking for people who can help us deliver our mission of transforming lives through inspired teaching and research, through our values.

Academic Career Pathways

We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly encourage applications from [protected characteristic(s)], who are currently under-represented within the University of Greenwich at these levels/within these areas.

We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/ Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion.

We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form.

We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.

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