Academic Development Officer

Lincoln Institute; Lincoln (NE); On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Institute in Lincoln is seeking an Academic Development Officer within the Doctoral and Researcher College. The role is permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week, with a salary from £28,031 per annum.

You will work closely with colleagues to provide efficient, proactive support for postgraduate researchers, early career researchers and academic colleagues. The closing date is Sunday 06 September 2026 and interview on 17 September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient, positive, proactive support for postgraduate researchers, early career researchers and academic colleagues.
• Work closely with colleagues to facilitate and deliver support for postgraduate researchers.
• Demonstrate excellent administrative, planning and organisational skills and build positive relationships with multiple stakeholders.

Job description

Academic Development Officer

Doctoral and Researcher College

Location: Lincoln

Salary: From £28,031per annum

Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week.

Closing Date: Sunday 06 September 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 17 September 2026

Reference: EL1124F

The Doctoral and Researcher College (DRC) serves as a central hub for doctoral and early career researchers, fostering a unified and collaborative environment that addresses the University’s strategic goals in research excellence and postgraduate education.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to provide an efficient, positive and proactive approach to work. You will work closely with colleagues to facilitate and deliver a provision of support for postgraduate researchers, early career researchers and academic colleagues.

You must be able to work as part of a team, hold excellent administrative, planning, and organisational skills, and be able to build positive working relationships with multiple stakeholders.

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Tanya Spratt, DRC Development Coordinator – [e-mail].

Further details:

• Job Description and Person Specification

You can find out more about working at Lincoln, and everything that we have to offer, at:

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/jobopportunities/

We strive for a diverse workforce with the very best employees and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. The University encourages applications from underrepresented groups inclusive of Black, Asian and other minoritised/marginalised ethnic groups, all gender identities and expressions from the LGBTQIA+ community, candidates with a disability, and those that practise different faiths and beliefs, to enhance our One Community where we strive to be kind, patient, and supportive of each other.

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