Centre Manager for Centre for Doctoral Training in Environmental Intelligence
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
This full‑time post is available from 10 August 2026 on a fixed‑term basis to cover a secondment until 31 July 2027. The position is a fixed‑term contract.
Salary: starting from £43,482 on Grade F, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.
Working arrangements: hybrid (some time on campus and some from home). The role offers the possibility of part‑time hours (minimum 0.8 FTE).
Location: Exeter (Hybrid).
About the role: The University of Exeter hosts the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Environmental Intelligence: Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Sustainable Futures. Environmental Intelligence is the use of data science & AI to solve challenges around environment and sustainability. This broad scope creates opportunities for transformational science and informed decision‑making across sectors. The CDT offers an interdisciplinary training environment that prioritises responsible innovation and ethics alongside technical solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Centre Co‑Directors to refresh CDT processes and strategy for the coming year.
- Manage the Centre Administrators, Impact Officer and associated committees and groups, including the External Advisory Board and academic steering group.
- Deliver the Centre’s strategy, both within its long‑term vision and on a daily basis.
- Facilitate key doctoral training activities and events, including mini‑conferences and student placements with external partners.
- Coordinate training deliverables, control and allocation of the Centre’s budget.
- Lead monitoring outputs, including publications, grant income and impact, and report these internally and externally.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrable track record of successful project management and working in a higher‑education academic environment.
- Strong communication, organisation and prioritisation skills.
- Familiarity with doctoral and postdoctoral training programmes is an advantage.
- Willingness to engage with non‑academic partner organisations to develop placement and employment opportunities for students.
Benefits:
- Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives.
- Generous annual leave (39‑41 days including bank holidays).
- Competitive pension contributions.
- Supportive initiatives for health and wellbeing.
- Commitment to sustainability and the environment.
Equal opportunity: We encourage applications from groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. We uphold a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to the Armed Forces Covenant.
For more information or to discuss the role further, please contact Dr Rachel Hogden, Head of PGR Support, R.L.Hogden@exeter.ac.uk.
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