Doctoral Training Programme Manager

The Researcher Academy at the University of Nottingham is a unique network for researchers and the staff who support them. It provides training, leadership and professional development opportunities for researchers at all career stages from doctoral researchers to senior professors. It also supports the management and administration of the University's £120 million portfolio of doctoral training programmes, funded by major research funders., We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual to the role of DTP Manager to manage a Doctoral Landscape Award and join our team of Doctoral Training Programme (DTP) staff. This is a complex and demanding operational management role which requires an individual able to plan and deliver a number of projects simultaneously. The successful applicant will need considerable project management experience, preferably from a similar context. The post-holder will work closely with the DLA Academic Director and Executive, and with colleagues across the university, and will require the ability to develop effective working relationships across a range of stakeholders.

The role sits within the Researcher Academy and will report to the Head of Doctoral Training Programmes. The post holder will form part of a team of DLA/DTP Managers based in the Researcher Academy, and a larger group of doctoral programme managers across the university.

This post is available on a permanent contract. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours) ; however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 30 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. Job share arrangements may be considered.

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