Administrator (Doctoral Programmes) (CC13596) – Bath, BA2 7AY
The Doctoral College provides support to all prospective and current doctoral students to enable them to join and thrive in our research community!
We are looking for a highly organised, hardworking individual with an interest in providing support to PhD students undertaking ground-breaking research at the University of Bath.
About the role
This is a varied and demanding role which provides direct support to doctoral students, supervisors, Directors of Studies and others involved in supporting PhD provision.
You will be part of the Doctoral Programmes sub-team and will have specific responsibility for a portfolio of doctoral programmes. As well as working closely with colleagues in the Doctoral College, you will work collaboratively with students, academic and other professional service colleagues, to support and enhance the experience of the PhD students in your departments.
You will be their main point of contact and will help them with:
- induction
- queries and requests for advice
- progression coordination
- arranging approval for changes
- submitting for examination
- signposting to specialist services
- anything else that comes up
In addition to being passionate about providing excellent customer service, you will need the following to perform the role:
- Excellent organisational skills
- Good use of initiative
- Unrivalled attention to detail
- The ability to multi-task
- Capable of prioritising a heavy workload
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Further information
This role is full-time and is available on a fixed term basis for up to 13 months to help cover for a period of maternity leave.
For an informal discussion, please contact the Head of PhD Student Administration: Mr Simon Gane via email at sg205@bath.ac.uk. Alternatively, you can contact Ms Shyeni Paul, Director of Doctoral College Operations at sp3052@bath.ac.uk.
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What we can offer you
We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
- Free counselling services through Health Assured
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
- Staff discount on language courses
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
- Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- Local discounts and more
- A family-friendly workplace
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
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Closing Date: 19 May 2026
Department: Management, Specialist and Administration
Salary: £26,707 to £30,378
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