AAPS CDT Centre Co-ordinator

About the role:

Do you have excellent organisational and communication skills? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic and collaborative environment? Do you want to be part of a vibrant Centre for Doctoral Training that fosters the development of PhD students researching clean mobility systems?

If yes, then you might be the perfect candidate for the AAPS CDT Centre Co-Ordinator role at the University of Bath.

The AAPS CDT is a Centre for Doctoral Training that provides a stimulating and supportive PhD training programme for postgraduate students who want to pioneer and shape the transition to clean, sustainable, and affordable mobility. The Centre is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and collaborates with a number of industrial and academic partners, including the IAAPS Institute at the University of Bath.

The IAAPS Institute is a world-leading centre of excellence that supports the transport industry in the transition to net zero. Established to foster engineering innovation through the collaboration of industry, enterprise and academia, IAAPS has over four decades of advanced propulsion expertise and world-class experimental facilities.

As the AAPS CDT Centre Co-Ordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Providing administrative support to the Centre Manager, the Co-Directors, and the academic staff involved in the Centre
• Co-ordinating the recruitment and admissions process for prospective students
• Organising and facilitating the delivery of the training programme, including timetabling, booking venues, arranging speakers, and liaising with students and staff
• Delivering events and activities to enhance the student experience and the Centre’s profile, such as induction, workshops, seminars, conferences, and public engagement
• Organising and facilitating activities and engagement between the Centre and the IAAPS Institute
• Developing and maintaining effective communication channels with internal and external stakeholders, such as the EPSRC, the industry partners, the alumni, and the wider public
• Contributing to the Centre’s marketing and outreach strategy, including updating the website, social media, newsletters, and promotional materials

Find out more about our students and their research via our website, Instagram and LinkedIn accounts.

This position is offered on a full time, fixed-term basis until September 2027. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Yvonne Ascott, AAPS CDT Centre Manager, at ya215@bath.ac.uk. Please ensure you submit your application through our website.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Excellent organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of audiences
• A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other IT systems
• A genuine interest and enthusiasm for the Centre’s vision and mission

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

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