Doctoral Training Programme Manager

The University of Southampton Doctoral College supports the next generation of academic, industrial and societal leaders by recruiting, training and providing development opportunities to PhD students, also known as doctoral researchers or Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs). In this role, you will work in close collaboration and partnership with academic leads and professional services to deliver high‑quality service provision for doctoral training awards, supporting cohort identity and contributing to a vibrant and inclusive research environment.

Working as part of the Doctoral College team, you’ll use your highly developed organisational skills to manage multiple and complex tasks to deadlines and your continuous improvement skills to ensure processes are as streamlined and effective as possible. You will be positive and proactive, with well-developed communication and engagement skills. You will be collaborative and collegial, taking a one-team approach. You will quickly become an expert in all aspects of the administration and context of doctoral training awards. 

The role provides the opportunity to gain a deep and wide understanding of the doctoral researcher environment and how research can make the world better.   

What next? 

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more details. If you’d like an informal discussion about the post please contact Nasseem Fazel-Hamedani, N.Fazel-Hamedani@soton.ac.uk

When you complete the application, please provide comprehensive answers to the Supporting Statements as these are used to shortlist candidates for interview.

We want to build a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this opportunity but don’t align perfectly with the person specification, we strongly encourage you to apply or get in touch to discuss further. 

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