Laidlaw Leadership and Research Coordinator

The Role and the Department

Laidlaw is a two-year scholarship programme for undergraduate students dedicated to cultivating the next generation of ethical leaders who are not only skilled researchers but also champions of integrity and evidence-based decision-making.

This is a fixed-term, externally funded post until April 2029.

The role holder will provide full administrative support to the Laidlaw Scholar Programme, supporting the Senior Manager in all aspects of the programme\’s delivery.

Responsibilities include administering programme publicity, scholar recruitment, event management, financial and programme reporting, and assisting with scholar support and development. The role reports to the Senior Manager of the Laidlaw Leadership and Research Programme and aims to deliver excellent service. Flexibility and professionalism are required, as the role involves a busy schedule of events.

The position is for 10 months, with no requirement to work in August or December. It is a 28-hour per week role, typically spread over four days. Flexibility for occasional unsociable hours and weekend work is necessary.

The Laidlaw Scholars Leadership & Research Programme is part of the Student Experience Directorate, which combines Student Support and Wellbeing with Enrichment activities. These activities include Sport, Music, Leadership, Volunteering, and Theatre, aimed at providing students with skills and experience through extracurricular opportunities while supporting student welfare.

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