CDT-GIF Training Programme Manager (Maternity cover)
Riccarton, Scotland, United Kingdom
About the Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures and our Team
The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures (CDT‑GIF) is delivering the next generation of global leaders in the energy transition through a world‑leading, interdisciplinary whole‑systems research and training programme to realise the green industrial revolution. The centre brings together four of the UK’s leading universities and facilities in industrial decarbonisation – Heriot‑Watt University, Imperial, University of Bath and the University of Sheffield. https://greenindustrialfutures.site.hw.ac.uk/ 100 students will be trained over 5 cohorts, conducting research in technologies and systemic approaches that will be adopted to lower industrial emissions whilst ensuring a just and economically‑viable transition, including carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS); hydrogen & sustainable fuels; CO2‑removal technology; and energy & resource efficiency.
Detailed Description
Based at Heriot‑Watt University’s Riccarton campus in Edinburgh, the role holder will be responsible for implementing our CDT’s accredited training and professional development programme. This varied role will involve liaising with academics, students and training providers and ensuring high‑quality delivery and management of all related processes. The programme is delivered through a number of residential training events, held at Heriot‑Watt and our partner universities, as well as regular online training sessions with the students.
The role holder will be an energetic, self‑starter with an ability to make decisions and work to deadlines. Reporting to the Centre Manager, you will work closely with the CDT Director and Management Board, focusing on ensuring the smooth administration and delivery of the training programme. In addition, the role holder will also be involved in aspects of ongoing student recruitment and handling ongoing enquiries from current students.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Contributing to the recruitment of new CDT‑GIF students
* Supporting the onboarding of students to the CDT‑GIF, including registration
* Ensuring the delivery of a high‑quality student experience, including taught courses and transferable / professional skills training
* Coordinating, planning and timetabling of all training events and liaison with training providers.
* Formulation of the programme for the fortnightly ‘Frontiers Forum’ and supporting delivery of the Annual CDT‑GIF Conference
* Supporting the functioning of the ‘Student Leadership Committee’ (SLC), which consists of representatives from across the universities and cohorts of the CDT and meets online monthly in term‑time
* Building internal and external networks to enhance the training experience
* Contributing to periodic (typically annual) reporting to EPSRC in the form of documents and analysis
* Managing students' marks and grades, updating course items in Banner and GCM as appropriate
* Report and presentation creation and delivery at management and governance meetings
How to Apply
Please submit via the Heriot‑Watt online recruitment system: (1) Cover letter describing your interest and suitability for the post; (2) Full CV.
Applications must be submitted by midnight on Wednesday 5th November 2025: https://enzj.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/jobs/preview/4535/?mode=job-location
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
* Higher Education
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