Doctoral Programmes Officer
The Doctoral College supports and enriches the experience of doctoral researchers and plays a key role in developing policy and strategy for doctoral study. It also supports recruitment to doctoral study programmes, manages student and programme administration, provides professional skills development and helps students to feel supported, from enquiry through to graduation, wherever and however they choose to study.
We wish to appoint a Professional Doctorate Programme Officer who will lead the administrative team supporting students on the Doctorate in Education (EdD), Doctorate in Health (DHealth) and Doctorate in Policy Research and Practice (DPRP).
About The Role
Professional doctorate programmes allow experienced professionals to develop their expertise and study for a doctorate without having to take a full career break. They are part‑time distance learning programmes, with students attending the University of Bath for short term blocks of teaching.
You will be responsible for the direct line management of two Doctoral Programmes Administrators, and for overseeing the effective administration of all administrative processes associated with the three professional doctorate programmes in the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences (EdD, DHealth, DPRP).
You Will Have Specific Responsibility For The Administration Of One Professional Doctorate Programme. Working With The Academic Director Of Studies To Ensure That The Programme Is Run Efficiently And Effectively, You Will Be
* responsible for managing the progression and examination processes for all students on the programme; making sure that they occur in a timely manner and according to all relevant University regulations.
* in regular communication with students, you will be a key point of contact for the programme across the University. Our students are usually mid‑career professionals with busy full‑time careers, who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the programme.
* part of the wider Doctoral College and will work collaboratively with academic and other professional service colleagues, to support and enhance the experience of all applicants to, and students on, the programme.
About You
The role comprises an exciting mix of both taught and research student administration. Recognising that this mix of experience is rare, we welcome applications from colleagues with a range of different backgrounds (not just from HE), who, whilst may not have direct experience of such programmes, can demonstrate an ability to adapt to new challenges.
We Are Looking For Someone Who
* has excellent organisational skills
* can work to deadlines on their own initiative
* has the ability to learn new systems and procedures
* is keen to proactively identify and implement positive changes
* has excellent communication skills, and who can engage with the wide range of individuals and groups
* is able to mentor and motivate the programme administrators, who they will line manage, to deliver their tasks and develop their skills
Further information
This role is a full‑time position (36.5 hours per week) on a permanent basis. We currently operate a hybrid model such that staff can mix working from home and in the office on campus.
What we can offer you
Benefits
* Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app
* Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
* Generous employer contributory pension schemes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
* Staff discount at Team Bath gym
* Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
* Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
* A family‑friendly workplace
* An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
* Relocation allowance
* Visa reimbursement and interest‑free loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
Be Well at Bath
* Staff support groups and networks
* A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
* A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive
Further details
We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community.
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.
Anonymous shortlisting: We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name, may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.
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