Doctoral Researcher Training And Development Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% postgraduate level) from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries. In the last decade, City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research. During this period, City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realizing its vision of being a leading global university. The culture at City is built on our shared core values, which means that all employees are expected to behave according to our values: “We care, We learn, We act.” Background This is an exciting opportunity to join the City Doctoral College (CDC) team at City, University of London, and to lead on the delivery our Doctoral Researcher Development Programme of high-quality professional development activities, communications, and community events for our Doctoral Researchers. City Doctoral College works to enhance and build on the support for our Doctoral Candidates provided by our academic Schools and Departments. This involves supporting and developing the research community, providing enhanced opportunities for personal and professional development, promoting access and support for Doctoral Researchers from a range of backgrounds, and strengthening the quality of our doctoral programmes. Responsibilities Working with the Assistant Vice-President (City Doctoral College) and the Head of Doctoral College Operations, you will be responsible for organisation, management and delivery of the Doctoral Researcher Development Programme and will lead the communications strategy and events portfolio for the Doctoral College. This includes induction and cohort building events for Doctoral Candidates across six academic Schools. Person Specification You will have considerable organisational and interpersonal skills and be able to evidence familiarity and knowledge of higher education structures/systems relating to doctoral research. You will be passionate about the support and Development of our Doctoral Researchers, and comfortable working across disciplinary/departmental boundaries to maintain and build relationships and to foster collaborative approaches. You will be a motivated self-starter, with strong IT skills, who is also capable of working effectively as part of a small team. Additional Information City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff Training and Development. Closing date: 11th February 2024 at 11:59pm. Where hybrid working can be accommodated, specific arrangements will be agreed with the successful candidate before their start date. Regardless of where colleagues are working, City, University of London’s premises will be their primary and contractual place of work. City, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors. We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants. The University of business, practice and the professions.