Doctoral Training Partnership Manager
Role Description
The University of York is home to several UKRI-funded Doctoral Training Programmes (DTPs). We are seeking a highly motivated DTP Manager to be based in the Chemistry and Environment & Geography Student Services team. The Manager will work closely with the DTP Management Team of the EPSRC Mobility Pilot DTP which is based at York, colleagues in the postgraduate research (PGR) administration team, as part of the Student Services team, industrial partners and other external stakeholders. The role holder will work closely with other members of the departmental PGR administration team to support a number of doctoral training programmes led by partner institutions. The role will also include extensive liaison with relevant University professional support teams to support the ongoing running of the programme, and management of the grants.
Department
The Department of Chemistry at the University of York is one of the UK's leading Chemistry departments and we are renowned internationally for our research. This is combined with a commitment to teaching and outstanding student satisfaction, and we have been recognised consistently for our family-friendly policies and are proud of our Athena SWAN Gold Award. As a Department we strive to provide a working environment which allows all staff and students to contribute fully, to flourish, and to excel. We aim to ensure that there is a supportive and egalitarian culture at all levels and across all staff groups. We promote good practice and a strong culture of equality in higher education. Further information can be found on our website.
Role
This role requires an experienced and dynamic individual who has experience of building effective relationships with a very diverse range of stakeholders. Someone who has the ability to respond proactively to unique challenges with highly developed interpersonal skills. Ideally someone with an affinity for supporting and being an advocate for Postgraduate Researchers to facilitate their participation on this programme whilst they remain employed in industry.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
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Experience of building effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
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Experience of financial management, complex budgets and adherence to financial regulations
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Taking ownership for / Hold a significant role in the delivery of distinct pieces of work e.g. leading a project
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Gather, analyse, interpret and report complex data/information
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Highly developed interpersonal skills with exceptional ability to listen, empathise and innovate a range of solutions
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Flexibility to work independently and as a proactive team member across a range of projects
For informal enquiries: please contact Alice Duckett by email (alice.duckett@york.ac.uk)
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