Doctoral Policy Manager

As the Doctoral Policy Manager you will be responsible for creating the procedures for a new set of academic milestones for all Postgraduate Researchers (PGR) at the University of Bath. You'll have the chance to work with diverse groups of experts and stakeholders across the university and use your organisational skills to support new initiatives that set the foundation for a positive research culture.

About the role

We have recently undertaken a major consultation and designed a new set of academic milestones which will support PGRs through a modern doctoral journey, ensure academic rigor at all stages and set the foundation for a positive research culture.

This role will take the ideas for the milestones and work with colleagues across the university to design procedures which are effective and efficient, allowing for information to flow to those who need it in a timely manner and for decisions to be made quickly. This will involve creating the procedures, writing polices and regulations as required and ensuring their approval at the relevant committees and developing guidance materials for all stakeholders. 

You will

• be working closely with colleagues in the Doctoral College, Strategic Projects Office, and Academic Registry as well as engaging regularly with senior stakeholders across the university. 
• need to consult with the PGR and academic population as you create the new processes and support the communication of any changes. 
• be part of the wider Doctoral College and will work collaboratively across the 4 teams (Recruitment and Admissions, PhD Programmes, Professional Doctorate Programmes and Doctoral Development and Engagement).

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• has experience of developing new procedures and policies
• has experience of securing approval for polices though complex governance structures
• is excellent at organisation and great at keeping multiple activities on track 
• is able to take initiative and drive forward positive change
• is motivated by the idea of making a positive difference to the development of postgraduate researchers

Knowledge of the higher education sector is essential, and knowledge of the doctoral journey desirable.

Further information

This post is offered on a full-time basis (36.5 hours per week), for a fixed-term period of 12 months.

The post will be located in the Doctoral College on the University campus where hybrid working is in operation.

You will be expected to work on campus a minimum of 2 days per week. 

For an informal discussion about the role please contact:

Shyeni Paul, Director of Doctoral College Operations (sp3052@bath.ac.uk) or 

Kylie Smith, Project Manager (kcs40@bath.ac.uk).

What we can offer you

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected & encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, & backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees & students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, & community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

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