Postgraduate Research Administrator [Progression and Support]

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Faculty of Science and Engineering at a leading university is looking for a Postgraduate Research Administrator. This role involves supporting doctoral students, managing data, and collaborating with staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and communication skills, with a focus on student support. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional starting annual leave

Paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in student support within the education sector.
• Ability to manage and interpret student data.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with academic and professional staff.
• Engage with the PGR community.

Skills

Organisational

Problem-Solving

Communication

Tools

Reporting Tools

Job description

The Faculty of Science and Engineering is seeking to recruit a Postgraduate Research Administrator, specializing in Progression & Support within the Doctoral Academy. The ideal candidate will be proactive, enthusiastic, and experienced in student support within the education sector. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to manage and interpret student data using relevant systems and reporting tools. Excellent communication skills are key, as the role involves close collaboration with academic and professional staff, as well as engagement with the PGR community.

What you will get in return:

1. Market-leading pension scheme
2. Excellent employee health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme
3. Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
4. Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
5. Local and national discounts at major retailers

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.

Our university supports flexible working arrangements, which can be discussed during the application process. Hybrid working arrangements may also be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, or accept CVs or applications from recruitment agencies. Recruitment agencies should contact [e-mail]. Any CVs submitted by agencies will be considered a gift.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates must demonstrate their right to work in the UK.

Contact Information:

• Enquiries about vacancy shortlisting and interviews: Ruoyun (Jo) Li, [e-mail]
• General enquiries: [e-mail]
• Technical support: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy closes at midnight on the specified deadline. Please see the Further Particulars document linked below for the person specification criteria.