Postgraduate Research Administrator [Progression and Support]

University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Faculty of Science and Engineering at a leading university is seeking a proactive Postgraduate Research Administrator. The role focuses on student support within the Doctoral Academy, requiring strong organisational skills and effective communication. The position offers a competitive pension scheme, health services, and generous leave entitlements, with potential for hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Market Leading Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Exceptional Annual Leave Entitlement

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

• Support progression and engagement within the Doctoral Academy.
• Collaborate with academic and professional staff.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

Reporting Tools

Job description

The Faculty of Science and Engineering is looking to recruit a Postgraduate Research Administrator, specialising in Progression & Support within the Doctoral Academy. The ideal candidate will be proactive and enthusiastic, with experience 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:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of 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 is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [e-mail].

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries about vacancy shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Ruoyun (Jo) Li

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries:

Email: [e-mail]

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.