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Postgraduate Research Coordinator
4 months ago
**Postgraduate Research Coordinator** **(**Job Number**:24000435**)**
Department of Archaeology
Grade 5: - £25,742 - £28,759 pro rata
Open-Ended/Permanent - Part Time
**Contracted Hours per Week**: 17.5
**Closing Date**: 14-Apr-2024, 5:59:00 PM
**Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement**: Not Applicable.
Job Reference Number: 24000435
Job Title: Postgraduate Research Coordinator
Department: Department of Archaeology
Grade: Grade 5
Salary range: £25,742 - £28,759 pro rata
Contract type: Permanent - Part time 0.5fte
Working arrangements: 17.5 hours per week, exact arrangement to be negotiated
**The University**
At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other.
Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. Whether you are at the very start, middle or end of your career, there is a role for you. We believe everyone has their own unique skills to offer.
We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here
**The Role and the Department**
Durham University’s Department of Archaeology is one of the UK’s top Archaeology departments with an outstanding reputation for excellence in teaching, research and the employability of our students. We are regularly ranked among the best Archaeology departments in the UK (e.g. Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, The Guardian University Guide 2023, Complete University Guide 2023) and one of the top ten globally (World University QS rankings 2023). Our expertise covers a broad chronological and geographical span, from the Palaeolithic to the present-day, and from Europe via Africa, the Middle East and South Asia to China. We are home a series of cutting-edge laboratories, including facilities for DNA, isotopic and luminescence research, as well as field
This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent research and teaching while allowing unrivalled opportunities to develop and embed your career in an exciting and progressive institution
The Postgraduate Research Coordinator is responsible for the provision of a professional, efficient administrative service, taking responsibility for operational aspects of research programme delivery and other departmental activities. The post holder will ensure deadlines are met and service delivery standards are maintained, working in accordance with University and departmental policies and procedures.
The Postgraduate Research Coordinator will ensure the provision of a professional, efficient administrative service, supporting a wide range of activities from admissions through to
graduation, ensuring PGR student experience is at the forefront of delivery. Supporting networks, committees and meetings, to prepare, record and distribute documents and communications, including minutes, if required, they will work independently, taking day to day decisions and using their experience and initiative to decide on appropriate courses of action and resolve problems. They will work flexibly to ensure the team functions effectively in meeting priorities, working in accordance with University and Departmental policies and procedures, demonstrating a commitment to customer service excellence. Taking responsibility for operational aspects of the Department, they will liaise with other PSS divisions across the University.
**Working at Durham**
A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits:
- 27 Days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 39 days per year. The University closes between Christmas and New Year.
- No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies.
- Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- On site nursery is available and access to holiday camps for children aged 5-16 throughout the year.
- Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers).
- There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop you
