PGR Relationships Coordinator

Oxford Brookes University is distinctive in nature. We are a modern and forward-thinking institution rooted in, and connected to, a city with a rich history of culture and learning. We are a globally recognised university focused on delivering high-quality teaching, impactful research and an excellent student experience.

The role:

We are recruiting a Post Graduate Relationships Coordinator for the AD[A]PT (Architectural Design and Humanities Promoting Transformation) Consortium. Based at our Headington campus and reporting to the AD[A]PT Project Lead, the PGR Relationships Coordinator will support the work of the AD[A]PT team in the delivery and smooth running of the award and its integration with wider post-graduate activities within the Schools.

The post holder will carry out a range of tasks to support the Postgraduate Research Tutors in the Schools and the broader AD[A]PT Delivery Team. 

Tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide comprehensive professional administrative support to the Post-Graduate Research Tutors in Architecture and the Built Environment and the AD[A]PT Consortium’s cross-institutional teams.
• Establish and refine administrative processes/procedures linked to the AD[A]PT Consortium.
• Assist with recruitment activities.
• Assist in organising and coordinating the School’s PGR student related activities and events
• Responsibility for communication and media strategies including maintaining a website and ensuring effective use of social media
• See job description for full details

This is a part time 0.6 FTE post, fixed term until July 2029.

About the team:

The AD[A]PT Consortium is a newly-awarded AHRC funded Doctoral Focal Award in partnership with two other universities and 13 industry partners. Oxford Brookes University is the lead university. Alongside the Project Lead, the Project Co-Lead, a Shadow Project Co-Lead, and a Grant Manager are based at Oxford Brookes. The project also benefits from a wider Delivery Team that includes Institutional Leads and Co-Leads from our partner universities, as well as a Supervisory Lead and Co-Lead and an EDI Lead. The full Delivery Team structure can be viewed here:
https://www.adapt-phd.ac.uk/our-academic-delivery-team
 
The AD[A]PT doctoral award is held by the Oxford Brookes Schools of Architecture and the Built Environment. The aim of the award is to create more opportunities for arts and humanities research focussed on helping built environment professionals achieve healthier places via the provision of funded doctoral research opportunities. For more information on our vision, please see our AD[A]PT Consortium website:   https://www.adapt-phd.ac.uk/our-mission

What skills do I need?

• Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent), including Mathematics and English
• Significant previous administrative experience in an office environment
• Project management skills
• See person specification and job description for full requirements

Benefits:

As one of the largest employers in Oxford, we pride ourselves on the great experience we offer our staff. You’ll join a friendly, professional environment where every member of staff is recognised as important to the success of Oxford Brookes University. To find out more about the benefits we offer, please visit www.brookes.ac.uk/job-vacancies/working-at-brookes.

Equality, diversity and inclusion:

Oxford Brookes' inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles. We take positive steps to create an environment where we celebrate, value, and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

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