Doctoral College Officer - Tooting

City St.Georges is building a new team in the Doctoral College to support the university’s PhD programmes. We are looking for new colleagues to join the team as Doctoral College Officers working across our 6 schools. If you have experience with university PGR programmes, like working with like-minded people and want a chance to develop your organisational skills, we hope you will think about applying for a role at our Tooting campus.

About the role

As the Doctoral College Officer, you will ensure postgraduate research activities at City St George’s run smoothly. You will support students, academic staff, and external examiners from thesis submission to the final award. Your tasks include managing exam entry, overseeing thesis submissions, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring exam results are clearly communicated.

You will also support the Research Degrees Programme Committee, keep the Postgraduate Research Canvas pages up to date, and help manage studentship processes. You will be the main point of contact for questions from staff and doctoral researchers, providing clear guidance on processes and policies. By being proactive, you will help ensure every doctoral researcher receives timely and helpful support.

What we’re looking for

We seek an organised and motivated individual with a strong attention to detail and experience in managing complex administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, and effectively manage a demanding workload. Proficiency in IT, particularly with Microsoft Word, Excel, Canvas, and databases, is essential. Experience with postgraduate research and student records systems such as SITS is advantageous but not required.

Closing date for applications: 27^th September 2026 at 11:55pm

Interviews dates will be confirmed due course.

For more informa tion, please refer to the JD via this link Doctoral College Officer (Tooting campus) JD.pdf

How to apply

If you are ready to apply your skills and enthusiasm to this role, we invite you to submit your application. Further details and the application process are available at www.city.ac.uk/jobs.

City St George’s, University of London values diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities. A guaranteed interview scheme is available for disabled applicants. We look forward to welcoming new members to our community.

The selection process will involve an interview and a presentation. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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