PGR Life-Cycle Coordinator (Hybrid)

Dunhillmedical; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pensions scheme

Annual leave benefits

Job summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking a proactive PGR Support Officer to act as the first point of contact for postgraduate researchers, supervisees and staff involved in the doctoral life cycle. The role is based in the Faculty Doctoral School, offering hybrid work and a structured support framework.

You will ensure timely progression data, support admissions and progression, coordinate induction and milestones, and help manage funding, reporting to UKRI, and committee representation.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with experience responding to queries.
• Proven IT skills, with experience of Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, email and the internet.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and students in person and in writing.
• Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for PGR students and supervisors.
• Maintain overview of student progress and attendance data.
• Support the PGR application process and recruitment regulations.
• Support induction, registration and welcome events for new students.
• Coordinate progress milestones and examination arrangements.
• Advise on the Code of Practice for PGR degrees and related procedures.
• Support scholarship processes and placements for PGR students.
• Maintain systems and databases for PGR and research activity.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

IT skills

Education

A Level standard or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Email & Internet

Job description

The University of Sheffield is seeking a proactive PGR Support Officer to act as the first point of contact for postgraduate researchers, supervisees and staff involved in the doctoral life cycle. The role is based in the Faculty Doctoral School, offering hybrid work and a structured support framework.

You will ensure timely progression data, support admissions and progression, coordinate induction and milestones, and help manage funding, reporting to UKRI, and committee representation.