Job Number
BU03979
School/Department
IRIS
Grade
6
Contract Duration
Permanent
Responsible to
Researcher and PGR Development Manager
Overview
The Research & Enterprise Directorate (RED) brings together core strengths in research development and governance, including delivery of the Research Excellence Framework (REF), knowledge exchange activities, and impact. It also incorporates the Doctoral Academy, supporting the development of the next generation of researchers.
Working in partnership with business, skills, and commercial specialists from the Strategic Partnerships and Projects team, RED enables the research community to achieve transformational change. The Directorate supports research, innovation, and impact across all career stages—from postgraduate researchers to established academics—and plays a key role in delivering the Researcher Development Concordat and enhancing research culture.
By responding to the diverse needs of the research community and driving delivery of the university’s Research & Impact Strategy, this team of research professionals is central to achieving the university’s research ambitions.
Purpose of the Job
The postholder will provide support across the Doctoral Academy remit with a core focus on the training needs of the Post-graduate Research (PGR) community. This will involve working closely with the Researcher & PGR Development Manager and the Researcher & PGR Development Officer to ensure coordinated central support for all Doctoral Training Programmes (DTPs).
The role holder will be responsible for the successful co-ordination and central administration of all the other Doctoral Training Programmes in Bangor University and the training needs of the PGR community as required. This will involve working with academic leads of DTPs, other key Professional Services like the Student Services, and external partners in other universities and funding bodies (e.g. UKRI).
The postholder will provide dedicated support for the Celtic Crescent Creative Economy an AHRC Doctoral Focal Award (DFA) which brings together a consortium of universities committed to innovative research into the role of bilingual and rural communities in the creative economy. The Celtic Crecent is led by Bangor in partnership with Aberystwyth University, Falmouth University, the University of Aberdeen, Glasgow School of Art, the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and the University of South Wales. This DFA also includes 27 non-HEI partners working in the creative economy. These are a mix of creative businesses, arts organisations and incubators along with major stakeholders such as Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol, Creative Kernow, and Bòrd na Gàidhlig.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Work closely with the Researcher & PGR Development Manager and the Researcher & PGR Development officer to ensure coordinated central support for all Doctoral Training Programmes.
2. 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.
3. Act as the central point for all Professional Services supporting our PGR community.
4. 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.
5. 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).
6. Administer the collection and reporting of training needs analyses across all the Doctoral Training Programmes in Bangor.
7. Liaison with external organisations as required in relation to the Doctoral Training Programmes which includes the Doctoral Focal Awards.
8. Undertake administrative responsibilities in the team as appropriate.
9. Work in the team managing the Doctoral Academy web pages and social media presence, particularly in relation to the Doctoral Academy Training Programmes.
10. Provide training for PGRs as appropriate, and academics applying for Doctoral Programme funding.
11. Promote the Doctoral Academy and PGR opportunities within and beyond Bangor University e.g. Open Days.
12. Provide administrative support to the relevant committees and team meetings, organising meetings, drafting agendas, preparing papers, taking minutes and circulating as appropriate.
13. To be an active member of the Research Directorate, undertaking other duties and working collaboratively across the Directorate as required.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
14. The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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
Qualifications/Training
Essential
18. 2 AS Levels or 1 A level or NVQ level 4 in a relevant subject area (or equivalent) or equivalent relevant experience.
Desirable
19. Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
20. Experience of working within an office /administrative environment
21. Experience of organising meetings and minute taking
22. Experience of undertaking a wide range of project administration including financial support.
Desirable
23. Experience of working within a Higher Education environment
24. Experience of dealing with external enquires from businesses and other stakeholders
25. Experience of working with databases and administrative systems
26. Experience of updating websites and supporting social media
27. Experience of undertaking project monitoring activities.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
28. Excellent inter-personal skills - the ability to build relationships and engage proactively and effectively with staff and stakeholders
29. 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
30. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
31. The ability to speak Welsh fluently and carry out tasks such as writing emails in Welsh to a variety of audiences is essential for this post.
General
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.
The University has 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.
All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.
All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.