PhD Programme Manager

at  London Business School

London NW1 4SA, , United Kingdom -

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Immediate19 Nov, 2024Not Specified06 Nov, 2024N/AGood communication skillsNoNo
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Description:

SUPPORT AND ENHANCE OUR PHD PROGRAMME

We are looking for a motivated PhD Programme Manager to join our forward-thinking Research and Faculty Office. You’ll manage the student life cycle from admission to graduation and deliver a high quality student experience. Help us continually enhance the quality of applications, and onboard the best new talent to take us into the future.

Main Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development of operational plans for the delivery of the PhD Programme
  • Work closely with Faculty Coordinators, managing progress requirements for all PhD students
  • Manage operational and Trans-Atlantic Doctoral Conference budgets, as well as assist students with external grant applications
  • Ensure an impeccable student experience, monitoring progress milestones, the examination process, pastoral care and student facilities
  • Take control of applications and admissions, issuing Certificates of Sponsorship and handling visa issues
  • Line management (one direct report)

Who we are looking for

  • Previous experience working in a Higher Education environment
  • Student facing experience desirable
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Strong written and communication skills
  • Able to work with a variety of software and databases
  • Sound project management skills

What you can expect from us

  • Generous annual leave of 27 days plus extra between Christmas and New Year
  • Automatic enrolment to a fantastic workplace pension scheme
  • Free onsite gym and swimming pool
  • Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
  • Enhanced cycle to work scheme
  • Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
  • Up to 5 days volunteering leave or parent /carer emergency leave

Responsibilities:

Main Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development of operational plans for the delivery of the PhD Programme
  • Work closely with Faculty Coordinators, managing progress requirements for all PhD students
  • Manage operational and Trans-Atlantic Doctoral Conference budgets, as well as assist students with external grant applications
  • Ensure an impeccable student experience, monitoring progress milestones, the examination process, pastoral care and student facilities
  • Take control of applications and admissions, issuing Certificates of Sponsorship and handling visa issues
  • Line management (one direct report


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Education Management

Teaching / Education

IT

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London NW1 4SA, United Kingdom