Are you passionate about supporting postgraduate researchers and enhancing the doctoral experience? Do you thrive in a collaborative, detail-oriented environment where your work makes a real impact? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Manchester Metropolitan is one of the UK's most popular Universities, with a growing reputation for high-quality impactful research and productive academic and industrial collaborations. The University has clear ambitions to continue to grow both the volume and the quality of its research activities. We recognise that an experienced and effective professional service structure which works in close partnership with academic colleagues is essential to achieve our goals, so we are investing in the staff and resources needed to achieve this. About the Role As a Research Degrees Administrator, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, professional support across Doctoral Services. You'll provide specialist advice to doctoral students and academic staff and support the administration of assessment and progression processes. Working closely with the Research Degrees Officer, you will contribute to the development of systems and services that underpin the doctoral journey and enhance the student experience. This is a permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week), offering a dynamic opportunity to work at the heart of the University's research community. About You You will bring: Strong communication skills, with the ability to respond to enquiries clearly, sensitively and professionally. A proactive, customer-focused approach to service delivery. Proven experience in administrative roles, ideally within higher education or a similar setting. Confidence in managing data and using IT systems to support decision-making and reporting. A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work flexibly across teams and contribute to shared goals. You' will also be comfortable handling sensitive student data, liaising with academic colleagues and other professional services teams, and supporting training and development initiatives for staff and students. About the Doctoral Services Team Doctoral Services is a dedicated team within the Research and Innovation Directorate, committed to supporting the University's vibrant community of doctoral researchers. We work across the full lifecycle of the doctoral journey—from recruitment and funding to progression and completion—ensuring a high-quality experience for students and staff alike. Our team values collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. We're proud to support innovative research and to help shape the next generation of researchers. Information for Applicants If you have any questions about the role, please contact Fiona Commons, Research Degrees Manager f.commons@mmu.ac.uk To apply: Please submit your CV and a covering letter which clearly outlines how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification to the online portal. Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ individuals. We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support. Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups. Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy. This vacancy is expected to attract a high volume of applications. Therefore, under the Disability Confident Scheme, only disabled people who apply under the scheme and best meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview.