Doctoral Training Project Manager

University of York; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a highly motivated Doctoral Training Project Manager to support the implementation and delivery of a Doctoral Training Programme. The successful candidate will manage logistics, finances, and reporting while promoting inclusivity and diversity within a collaborative environment. This fixed-term position is available at 40% FTE with flexible working patterns considered.

Qualifications

• Ownership of distinct project pieces, leading specific tasks.
• Experience in gathering and analyzing complex data.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for bespoke events and student recruitment.
• Manage finances and contracts for the program.
• Prepare reports and navigate challenges innovatively.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis and reporting

Effective communication

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Understanding higher education landscape

Promoting inclusivity and diversity

Job description

Department

The Department of Environment and Geography is seeking a Doctoral Training Project Manager. The University of York is leading an innovative and exciting Doctoral Training Programme. The programme seeks to address barriers to entry for students from non-standard backgrounds and encourage applicants from the non‑academic sector with relevant ‘lived experiences’ to upskill and retrain.

The successful candidate will be part of a supportive and community‑oriented department that has a strong commitment to upholding our core values (embracing diversity, making a positive difference, environmental sustainability, being friendly and helpful, and always learning). Our department is highly integrated within an exciting array of environmental sustainability endeavours at our university, such as the Environmental Sustainability Academy at York and the Stockholm Environmental Institute (York), providing many opportunities for interdisciplinary working and networking across the university and beyond. The department is proud to hold an Athena Swan Silver Award.

Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Doctoral Training Project Manager to be based in the Department of Environment and Geography/ Chemistry Student Services team to work in partnership with the Project Lead, Management Team and project partners to provide pivotal support in implementing and delivering the Programme. The role holder will be responsible for coordinating the logistics for a range of bespoke events, financial management, contract management, ensuring good governance, overseeing the logistics for student recruitment, coordinating meetings, maintaining data, preparing reports, helping to find innovative solutions and navigate around potential barriers, and collaborate as an active member of the doctoral training manager team within the science faculty.

This post is available at 40% FTE on a fixed term contract. Please note that flexible working patterns will be considered.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications needed

• Taking ownership for / Hold a significant role in the delivery of distinct pieces of work e.g. leading a project
• Gather, analyse, interpret and report complex data/information
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written formats, including the use of a variety of digital tools
• Experience of building effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Ability to respond proactively to unique challenges, exploring alternatives to standard practice.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with exceptional ability to listen, empathise and innovate a range of solutions.
• Works collaboratively with others
• Knowledge and understanding of the higher education landscape
• Actively champions respect, inclusivity, equality and diversity

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: please contact Alice Duckett, Deputy Student Services Manager (PGR), at [e-mail]