Doctoral Programmes Officer in Bath

Overview

Doctoral Programmes Officer – supports and enriches the experience of doctoral researchers and plays a key role in developing policy and strategy for doctoral study. The role is based in the Doctoral College and involves recruitment, student and programme administration, professional skills development and overall student support from enquiry to graduation.

Responsibilities

• Direct line management of two Doctoral Programme Administrators.
• Oversee effective administration of the Doctorate in Education (EdD), Doctorate in Health (DHealth) and Doctorate in Policy Research and Practice (DPRP) programmes.
• Manage student progression and examination processes, ensuring timely and regulation‑compliant operations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for students across the University, maintaining regular communication.
• Collaborate with academic and professional service colleagues to enhance the experience of applicants and students.
• Mentor and motivate programme administrators to deliver tasks and develop their skills.

About You

The role requires a blend of student administration experience, organisational abilities, and the ability to adapt to new systems and challenges. Applicants from a range of backgrounds, including non‑higher‑education sectors, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines independently.
• Proficiency in learning new systems and procedures.
• Proactive approach to identifying and implementing positive changes.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with diverse individuals and groups.
• Experience in mentoring or line‑managing staff.

Work Model

Full‑time position (36.5 hours per week) on a permanent basis. A hybrid model is in place, allowing staff to mix working from home and in the University campus.

Benefits

• Employee assistance services, including access to a wellbeing app.
• Generous annual leave allowance plus 5 discretionary days.
• Employer‑contributory pension scheme.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary‑sacrifice scheme.
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym.
• Discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, and access to professional development opportunities.
• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath.
• A family‑friendly workplace and an inclusive reward package.
• Relocation allowance.
• Visa reimbursement and interest‑free loan for immigration expenses.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to diversity of experience, perspectives and backgrounds, encouraging applications from all genders, backgrounds and communities, particularly under‑represented groups. We uphold an Athena SWAN silver award and a commitment to gender equity and intersectionality.