Join our Doctoral Academy as a key leader in postgraduate research operations. We’re seeking a proactive and experienced individual to manage our PGR Funding and Specialist Programmes Teams. You’ll oversee funding operations, including budget management and reporting, and lead the delivery of innovative specialist programmes such as dual, joint, and split-site PhDs.
This role involves close collaboration with academic and professional services colleagues to enhance the postgraduate researcher experience, ensure compliance with funders, and support strategic growth initiatives. You’ll bring strong leadership, excellent communication, and a deep understanding of postgraduate research and funding in higher education.
If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and driving continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.
The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Please refer the Job description for details