At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate administrative processes for doctoral students from enrolment to graduation.
- Company: Join the University of Bradford, a leader in social mobility and inclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, family-friendly policies, and great campus facilities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to equality and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' academic journeys in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification or HND, with admin and supervisory experience.
The predicted salary is between 31236 - 33951 £ per year.
Salary: £31,236 to £33,951 per annum
Fixed Term for 12 Months
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Closing Date: Friday 21 August 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: HR0202240
This job is only available to University of Bradford staff. It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.
At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last five years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Doctoral College Coordinator, you will be based in the directorate of Research Innovation and Business Engagement, responsible for coordinating administrative processes associated with doctoral students, from enrolment through to graduation. You will be a skilled administrator with excellent organisational skills and a desire to deliver an exceptional student experience. You will be required to interpret and work to a range of established procedures and regulations. You will also be expected to support the continued development and improvement of administrative processes. Because Postgraduate Research Administration is an involved role, this ensures a varied and stimulating workload that requires an organised and proactive individual. You will be working alongside a small team of professional administrators and will have supervisory responsibilities. Experience using IT packages to a high standard is essential.
Essential Qualifications/Experience
- Level 3 qualification or HND qualification or equivalent qualification or experience
- Experience of working in an administrative role
- Experience of supervising or coordinating staff
- Experience of using a variety of IT packages to a high standard
- Experience of efficiently servicing meetings
- Ability to understand, interpret, disseminate and work to a range of established procedures
- Ability to maintain, analyse and present information and data
- Ability to prepare reports and deal with a wide range of correspondence and prepare and present appropriate responses
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise and coordinate own workload, managing own time and working to set deadlines
In Return We Offer
- 25 days holiday with 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas)
- Family-friendly policies
- Great campus facilities including:
- Unique fitness centre
- Eye clinic
- Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation
- Counselling & mental health services
- On site nursery
- Generous employer contribution pension schemes - wypf.co.uk
- Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.
Confronting Inequality: Celebrating Diversity
At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you're pregnant or on maternity leave. In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.
Doctoral College Coordinator (maternity cover) - Grade 6 * in Bradford employer: University of Bradford School of Computing and Engineering
The University of Bradford is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With generous benefits such as 25-30 days of holiday, family-friendly policies, and access to excellent campus facilities, staff can thrive both personally and professionally. The university's commitment to diversity and equality ensures that all employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to meaningful projects within the IT sector.
Contact Details:
University of Bradford School of Computing and Engineering Recruitment Team
