Doctoral Student Engagement Coordinator - INTERNAL ONLY - Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
About us
Our vision is to make the world a better place. King’s College London is a world-renowned university that delivers exceptional education and world-leading research. Our Research Talent department lies at the heart of our commitment to cultivating world-class research and supporting the development of future leaders, in academia, research, education and beyond.
A key element of this is King’s Doctoral College, which supports a thriving community of over 4,200 doctoral researchers. Our comprehensive and inclusive doctoral student development programme includes approximately 300 live workshops each year and an extensive range of on-demand resources. We also support best practice in doctoral supervisor development, both at King’s and nationally, through our involvement in the Next Generation Research SuperVision Project (RSVP). We are deeply committed to inclusion, diversity, and the wellbeing of our staff and students.
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised individual to join King’s Doctoral College as a Doctoral Student Engagement Coordinator on a full-time, fixed-term basis to cover a secondment.
Working within the supportive and inclusive Doctoral Environment & Development team, you will play a central role in enhancing the postgraduate research (PGR) student experience at King’s. You will lead key engagement initiatives, including the delivery of the Doctoral College induction and reinduction sessions, the coordination of the Doctoral Student Buddy Scheme, and a regular programme of social and community-building events such as game cafés and museum trips.
You will be responsible for administering a range of small grant funding schemes and prizes that support doctoral researchers and their supervisors, including the Doctoral College Conference Fund, Public Engagement Small Grants, Supervisor Excellence Awards, Doctoral Support Awards, and the Outstanding Thesis Prize.
A key part of the role involves supporting doctoral student representation across King’s. You will work closely with the King’s Doctoral Student Association (KDSA), attend monthly board meetings, and help build and train a strong network of student reps. You will also lead on the coordination and analysis of the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES), ensuring student feedback informs decision-making and institutional priorities.
We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for supporting doctoral students and fostering inclusive research communities. You’ll be confident in managing events and projects, communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, and promoting opportunities to maximise student engagement. A commitment to embedding principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work is essential.
This is a full time (35 hours per week) post, offered on a fixed term contract until 5th November 2026.
We work on a hybrid basis, combining remote working with regular in-person contact at our Lavington Street offices.