Head of Doctoral Academy Development and Experience

Applications are invited for the role of Head of Doctoral Academy Development and Experience.

Based in the Doctoral Academy, the post-holder will work in collaboration with College Deans (Postgraduate), Pro Vice-Chancellors Research, and Education and Student Experience, and the PGR Strategy Group to support the development and delivery of the University’s strategic priorities for postgraduate research students, aligned with the University’s strategy; lead projects and initiatives to implement strategic priorities and to deliver enhancements to the postgraduate research student experience; provide leadership to the Doctoral Academy, responding to strategic guidance from the PGR Strategy Group, ensuring it optimises its resources to provide an excellent student experience aligned with sector standards and expectations.

The post-holder will be responsible for the development and delivery of a portfolio of learning, development, and community-building initiatives that will enhance the postgraduate research student experience. This will include work in collaboration with colleagues across the University and through regional alliances; be responsible for the continuous enhancement and operational delivery of the Academy’s doctoral training programme; identify and apply best practice in researcher development and provide excellent customer service; promoting values and behaviours that reflect the culture of a customer-focused service department.

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 37 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) pro-rata for part-time hours, local pension scheme, blended working (meaning you will be able to work from home for some of your time), a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments up the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.

The post is full time (35 hours per week) and open-ended.

For more information on work-life balance, financial benefits, development, and wellbeing, and some of the facilities and services on offer to staff at Cardiff University please visit https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs/what-we-can-offer

Closing date: Friday, 3 February 2023

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.  We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

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