Doctoral Training Programme Officer (60% FTE) in Bangor

Applications are invited for a part‑time (21.75 hours per week), permanent Doctoral Training Programme Officer working in the Doctoral Academy based in the Research Office at Bangor University.

Postholder Responsibilities

• Provide support across the Doctoral Academy remit with a core focus on the training needs of the Post‑graduate Research community.
• Be responsible for the successful co‑ordination and central administration of all Doctoral Training Programmes in Bangor University and the training needs of the PGR community as required.
• Provide dedicated support for the Celtic Crescent Creative Economy an AHRC Doctoral Focal Award (DFA).

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Researcher & PGR Development Manager and the Researcher & PGR Development Officer to ensure coordinated central support for all Doctoral Training Programmes.
• Work closely with the lead academic for the Celtic Crescent Creative Economy DFA, coordinating the project management within Bangor and with external universities and non‑HE partners.
• Act as the central point for all Professional Services supporting our PGR community.
• Work with the Doctoral community within Bangor University to identify specific training needs and to ensure that these are addressed via Bangor University’s Doctoral Academy Training Programmes.
• Lead on the collation, analysis and reporting of PGR data for external funder monitoring requirements for all of Bangor’s Doctoral Training Programmes.
• Administer the collection and reporting of training needs analyses across all the Doctoral Training Programmes in Bangor.
• Liaison with external organisations as required in relation to the Doctoral Training Programmes.
• Undertake administrative responsibilities in the team as appropriate.
• Work in the team managing the Doctoral Academy web pages and social media presence.
• Provide training for PGRs as appropriate, and academics applying for Doctoral Programme funding.
• Promote the Doctoral Academy and PGR opportunities within and beyond Bangor University.
• Provide administrative support to the relevant committees and team meetings.
• To be an active member of the Research Directorate, undertaking other duties and working collaboratively across the Directorate as required.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Policy.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing.
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• 2 AS Levels or 1 A level or NVQ Level 4 in a relevant subject area (or equivalent) or equivalent relevant experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area.

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of working within an office/administrative environment.
• Experience of organising meetings and minute taking.
• Experience of undertaking a wide range of project administration including financial support.

Desirable Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of working within a Higher Education environment.
• Experience of dealing with external enquiries from businesses and other stakeholders.
• Experience of working with databases and administrative systems.
• Experience of updating websites and supporting social media.
• Experience of undertaking project monitoring activities.

Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills

• Excellent inter‑personal skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Proven ability to adhere to detailed and precise requirements.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• The ability to speak Welsh fluently.

General

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment.