Postgraduate Research Administrator

4 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom University of Birmingham Full time

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £28,397 to £30,210, with potential progression once in post to £33,938

Closes: 01/05/2024

Role Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator to join our diverse and vibrant Postgraduate Research team supporting students and staff across the College of Medical & Dental Sciences. We are passionate about providing service excellence and these roles will offer you the scope to contribute by proactively identifying ways of enhancing the student experience, providing expert guidance and advice and supporting the successful delivery of academic programmes.

The post holder will be the main administrative point of contact for postgraduate research matters within the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and School of Nursing, having direct contact with postgraduate researchers, supervisors, PGR leads and management team and staff from University Centre including Registry & Admissions.

Person Specification

  • Educated to 'A' Level standard with at least GCSE Grade C in Maths and English or equivalent.
  • Significant experience of relevant administration in an education setting.
  • Ability to work and communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders courteously, diplomatically and confidentially.
  • Demonstrable experience of developing, using and maintaining complex working systems, e.g. a student management system or its equivalent.
  • Ability to work proactively, independently and as part of a team.
  • Able to demonstrate advanced IT skills using the MS Office suite of programmes, Adobe programmes and the ability to develop and maintain web pages. The post holder should also be confident and willing to quickly learn new software packages as required.
  • Able to demonstrate an ability to manipulate data and apply accurate formulae using Excel.
  • The ability to work flexibly in a fast moving, dynamic environment where change is often required immediately.
  • Able to work under pressure and deal with confidential and sensitive data in accordance with appropriate legislation.
  • Organised and able to prioritise own workload according to changing business needs and daily work constraints.
  • Excellent communication skills with appropriate attention to detail.
  • The ability to use judgement and make appropriate decisions within the constraints of the role.
  • Experience of supporting committees in a secretarial capacity.

Informal enquires can be made to Karen Carter, email:

To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the above 'Apply' button.

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We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working

£28,397 to £30,210. Grade 5



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