Laidlaw Leadership and Research Coordinator

**Laidlaw Leadership and Research Coordinator** **(**Job Number**:25001092**)**

Student Enrichment Directorate

Grade 5: - £27,319 - £30,378 per annum (Pro Rata)

Fixed Term - Annualised Hours (Part Time Inc Hols)

**Contract Duration**: Until April 2029

**Contracted Hours per Week**: 28

**Working Arrangements**: 10 months per year, hybrid (Minimum 2 days a week in the Durham office)

**Closing Date**: 26-Aug-2025, 5:59:00 PM

**Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement**: Not Applicable.

**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.

Find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Durham area on our Why Join Us? - Information Page.

**The Role and the Department**

**The Laidlaw Scholars Leadership & Research Programme** is a two-year scholarship programme for undergraduate students dedicated to cultivating the next generation of ethical leaders who are not only skilled researchers but also champions of integrity and evidence-based decision-making.**

**This is a Fixed term externally funded post until April 2029.**

The role holder will provide full administrative support to the Laidlaw Scholar Programme, supporting the Senior Manager in all aspects of the delivery of the programme.

The role holder will have responsibility for administering the programme publicity, scholar recruitment process, programme event management, financial and programme reporting, and assisting with scholar support and development. They will report to the Senior Manager of the Laidlaw Leadership and Research Programme to contribute to the delivery of an excellent service. The role holder will be required to work flexibly and professionally as part of a busy year’s schedule of events.

The role is offered as a 10 month (No requirement to work in August, or December). The role is (28 hours) a week post (nominally working 4 days a week). The post does require flexibility with occasional planned unsociable hours and weekends work required.

The Laidlaw Scholars Leadership & Research Programme is part of the Student Experience Directorate. The Student Experience Directorate that brings together Student Support and Wellbeing with Enrichment to provide opportunities for students to gain skills and experience through extracurricular activities across the following areas of Sport, Music, Leadership, Volunteering and Theatre whilst also supporting with the Welfare of students during their time at 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 plus access to holiday camps for children aged 5-16.
- 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 your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities.
- The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community
- Discounts are available via our benefits portal including; money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions.
- We offer generous pension schemes.

Discover more about our total rewards and benefits package here.

**Durham University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion**

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