Doctoral Programmes Officer (CC13649) - Bath, BA2 7AY

The Doctoral College supports and enriches the experience of doctoral researchers and plays a key role in developing policy and strategy for doctoral study. It also supports recruitment to doctoral study programmes, manages student and programme administration, provides professional skills development and helps students to feel supported, from enquiry through to graduation, wherever and however they choose to study.

We wish to appoint a Professional Doctorate Programme Officer who will lead the administrative team supporting students on the Doctorate in Education (EdD), Doctorate in Health (DHealth) and Doctorate in Policy Research and Practice (DPRP).

About the role:

• Professional doctorate programmes allow experienced professionals to develop their expertise and study for a doctorate without having to take a full career break. They are part-time distance learning programmes, with students attending the University of Bath for short term blocks of teaching.
• You will be responsible for the direct line management of two Doctoral Programmes Administrators, and for overseeing the effective administration of all administrative processes associated with the three professional doctorate programmes in the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences (EdD, DHealth, DPRP).
• You will have specific responsibility for the administration of one professional doctorate programme. Working with the academic Director of Studies to ensure that the programme is run efficiently and effectively, you will be responsible for managing the progression and examination processes for all students on the programme; making sure that they occur in a timely manner and according to all relevant University regulations.
• In regular communication with students, you will be a key point of contact for the programme across the University. Our students are usually mid-career professionals with busy full-time careers, who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the programme.
• You will be part of the wider Doctoral College and will work collaboratively with academic and other professional service colleagues, to support and enhance the experience of all applicants to, and students on, the programme.

About you:

• The role comprises an exciting mix of both taught and research student administration. Recognising that this mix of experience is rare, we welcome applications from colleagues with a range of different backgrounds (not just from HE), who, whilst may not have direct experience of such programmes, can demonstrate an ability to adapt to new challenges.
• We are looking for someone who has excellent organisational skills, can work to deadlines on their own initiative, has the ability to learn new systems and procedures, is keen to proactively identify and implement positive changes, has excellent communication skills, and who can engage with the wide range of individuals and groups, and is able to mentor and motivate the programme administrators, who they will line manage, to deliver their tasks and develop their skills.

Further information:

• This role is a full-time position (36.5 hours per week) on a permanent basis. We currently operate a hybrid model such that staff can mix working from home and in the office on campus.
• For an informal discussion about the role please contact Shyeni Paul, Director of Doctoral College Operations or Simon Gane, Head of PhD Programmes.
• We consider ourselves to be a 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 equity 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 and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university.
• We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
• We’re very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, an accredited Disability Confident Leader, autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

What we can offer you:

• We’re continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us.
• Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app.
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance.
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym.
• Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more.
• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath.
• A family-friendly workplace.
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce.
• Relocation allowance.
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses.

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Be Well at Bath:

• We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best.
• We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including staff support groups and networks, a network of Staff Wellbeing Champions, and a suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive.

Closing Date: 01 Jun 2026

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £31,236 to £37,694