SAMBa Centre for Doctoral Training Manager

About the role

You will be an essential member of the team delivering the SAMBa (Statistical Applied Mathematics at Bath) Centre for Doctoral Training. SAMBa is a well-established research and training centre supporting approximately 150 PhD researchers and graduates. Though based in Mathematical Sciences at the University of Bath,  we work closely with academics from many other disciplines, industrial partners, and international organisations to deliver excellent research with impact. 

We are seeking a pro-active, self-motivated Centre Manager to job share with our current post holder. Although you should be prepared to cover any aspect of the role, we are particularly looking for someone to take on elements of governance (e.g., Advisory Board oversight, funder reporting requirements), follow up with partners (e.g., contract management) and training (e.g., exploring routes to deliver CPD). 

About you

We are a friendly and inclusive team, keen to welcome people of all backgrounds and looking forward to someone who brings ideas and enthusiasm to the role, as well as a focus on delivery.

• You will be interested in mathematical sciences research and supporting people (particularly at postgraduate level) to deliver it.
• You will be committed and entrepreneurial, and comfortable working in a team consisting of academics and professional services staff.
• Your skill set means that you will be comfortable working with a large portfolio of information, and diverse stakeholders and collating data to meet the reporting requirements from our funders.
• Previous experience will enable you to work effectively with collaborators outside of the University, and teams within the institution to enable delivery of collaborative research, including co-funded PhD agreements.
• You will be an excellent communicator who is able to think strategically, solve problems effectively, and manage your own time and workload.

Further information

The position can be held at between 0.5 and 0.6 FTE and we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements although we do expect the post-holder to be present on campus at least 2 days per week. This role is offered on a fixed term basis for a duration of 30 months. 

For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Susie Douglas at chpsrd@bath.ac.uk or Lindsay Melling at lam99@bath.ac.uk.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and 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, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

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