Applications are invited for a part‑time (21.75 hours per week), permanent Doctoral Training Programme Officer working in the Doctoral Academy based in the Research Office at Bangor University.
Postholder Responsibilities
- Provide support across the Doctoral Academy remit with a core focus on the training needs of the Post‑graduate Research community.
- Be responsible for the successful co‑ordination and central administration of all Doctoral Training Programmes in Bangor University and the training needs of the PGR community as required.
- Provide dedicated support for the Celtic Crescent Creative Economy an AHRC Doctoral Focal Award (DFA) (a consortium of universities committed to innovative research into the role of bilingual and rural communities in the creative economy).
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Researcher & PGR Development Manager and the Researcher & PGR Development Officer to ensure coordinated central support for all Doctoral Training Programmes.
- Work closely with the lead academic for the Celtic Crescent Creative Economy DFA, coordinating the project management within Bangor and with external universities and non‑HE partners.
- Act as the central point for all Professional Services supporting our PGR community.
- Work with the Doctoral community within Bangor University (PGR researchers, academic DTP leads, academic supervisors, Dean and Directors of Postgraduate Research) to identify specific training needs and to ensure that these are addressed via Bangor University’s Doctoral Academy Training Programmes.
- Lead on the collation, analysis and reporting of PGR data for external funder monitoring requirements for all of Bangor’s Doctoral Training Programmes and the PGR component for the university’s statutory data returns (HESA, REF).
- Administer the collection and reporting of training needs analyses across all the Doctoral Training Programmes in Bangor.
- Liaison with external organisations as required in relation to the Doctoral Training Programmes which includes the Doctoral Focal Awards.
- Undertake administrative responsibilities in the team as appropriate.
- Work in the team managing the Doctoral Academy web pages and social media presence, particularly in relation to the Doctoral Academy Training Programmes.
- Provide training for PGRs as appropriate, and academics applying for Doctoral Programme funding.
- Promote the Doctoral Academy and PGR opportunities within and beyond Bangor University e.g. Open Days.
- Provide administrative support to the relevant committees and team meetings, organising meetings, drafting agendas, preparing papers, taking minutes and circulating as appropriate.
- To be an active member of the Research Directorate, undertaking other duties and working collaboratively across the Directorate as required.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
- The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.
- The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
- The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
- 2 AS Levels or 1 A level or NVQ Level 4 in a relevant subject area (or equivalent) or equivalent relevant experience.
Desirable Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area.
Essential Experience and Knowledge
- Experience of working within an office/administrative environment.
- Experience of organising meetings and minute taking.
- Experience of undertaking a wide range of project administration including financial support.
Desirable Experience and Knowledge
- Experience of working within a Higher Education environment.
- Experience of dealing with external enquiries from businesses and other stakeholders.
- Experience of working with databases and administrative systems.
- Experience of updating websites and supporting social media.
- Experience of undertaking project monitoring activities.
Skills and Abilities
Essential Skills
- Excellent inter‑personal skills – the ability to build relationships and engage proactively and effectively with staff and stakeholders.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks and deliver to agreed deadlines.
- Proven ability to adhere to detailed and precise requirements.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- The ability to speak Welsh fluently and carry out tasks such as writing emails in Welsh to a variety of audiences.
General
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.
We are a member of Advance HE’s Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University’s policies, practices, and culture. We have recently achieved a Race Equality Charter Bronze award reflecting our commitment to building an inclusive and equitable society for Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic staff. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
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