Postgraduate Research Manager

1 day ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom University of Birmingham Full time
Job Title: Postgraduate Research Manager

Job Summary:

This is a senior leadership role within the College of Life and Environmental Sciences, responsible for supporting the management and development of postgraduate research provision. The successful candidate will work closely with senior academics and professional services colleagues to deliver excellence in postgraduate research.

Main Responsibilities:

  1. Work closely with the Deputy Director of Operations (Research and Knowledge Transfer), Director of Graduate Research, and School PGR Leads to enhance and maintain the quality of postgraduate research.
  2. Develop and implement procedures to support change, using an open and inclusive leadership style.
  3. Manage and develop postgraduate research-related administrative processes, ensuring they are robust, flexible, and effective.
  4. Undertake regular reviews of postgraduate research processes and systems to ensure they remain efficient and integrated.
  5. Oversee College scholarships, monitoring budgets and expenditure, and reporting to collaborative partners and funding bodies.
  6. Offer specialist advice on university systems, policies, and regulations, and review and implement new systems, policies, or regulations.
  7. Represent the College on Committees and Groups as directed by the Deputy Director of Operations (Research and Knowledge Transfer) and College Director of Graduate Research.
  8. Work with professional services and academic colleagues to lead on the delivery of change projects across the College.
  9. Coach and deliver training to staff in a supportive environment.
  10. Explore opportunities for funding for PhD studentships from external partners.
  11. Identify opportunities for student engagement and contribute to the delivery and implementation of action plans.

Requirements:

  1. First Degree (or equivalent qualification), or equivalent relevant work experience.
  2. Significant experience of working in Higher Education senior programme administration and/or management.
  3. Experience of reviewing processes and leading on-going business improvement.
  4. Evidence of relationship building skills, across a wide range of professional service teams.

Key Skills and Qualities:

  1. Experienced in working within a customer-centric organisation.
  2. Knowledgeable of postgraduate research and related processes.
  3. Knowledgeable of financial processes and budget management.
  4. Experienced in managing staff, delegating work to colleagues, and collaborating with others at a senior level.
  5. Experienced in analysing complex information and contributing to action plans, strategic plans, and quality reviews.
  6. Knowledgeable of the environmental, economic, and political factors impacting on Higher Education.

Working at the University of Birmingham:

We believe that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to creating a fairer university for everyone, and we welcome applications from candidates who share our values.

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