Doctoral Training Centre Coordinator

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Coordinator to join our newly funded Green Industrial Futures (GIF) Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT). The CDT is split across four universities, and you will be instrumental in facilitating the activities here at Bath, providing support for CDT students and the team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Helping coordinate recruitment and admissions
• Liaising with the other GIF CDT coordinators across the four member universities
• Supporting the delivery of the bath based residential
• Help support the management board and the student members of the GIF CDT
• Contribute to the centre's marketing and outreach strategy, including website, social media, newsletters and promotional material

This is a part time (18.25 hours), fixed term post with an end date of March 2029. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Professor Marcelle McManus at mm291@bath.ac.uk however please ensure you submit your application through our website.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of audiences
• A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other IT systems
• A genuine interest and enthusiasm for the CDT’s vision and mission

Further information

Aligned to industry needs, GIF will deliver a world leading interdisciplinary research and training programme that will systematically bring together key technological solutions to fully decarbonise industry and address national and global priorities. GIF will provide challenging and original research projects co-created with collaborators focused on low-carbon H₂ systems, advancing CO₂ removal technologies and integration of technologies into industry.

The modular training elements of the programme will run parallel to student’s research projects.  This will include an Industry Challenge Project, Summer and Winter Schools where students will work closely with industry mentors to create real-world solutions.

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be an inclusive 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 equality 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, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams. 

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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