Research Degrees Officer

at  Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan is one of the UK’s most popular Universities, with a growing reputation for high-quality impactful research and productive academic and industrial collaborations. The University has clear ambitions to continue to grow both the volume and the quality of its research activities. We recognise that an experienced and effective professional service structure which works in close partnership with academic colleagues is essential to achieve our goals, so we are investing in the staff and resources needed to achieve this.

We are seeking a professional, motivated and proactive individual to support the Progression Team within Doctoral Services to develop and maintain appropriate business systems and services to support the Doctoral Student journey.
You will supervise Grade 4 administrators and support them in the operational running of and work in collaboration with the wider Operations Team within Doctoral Services to provide expert knowledge and guidance in relation to doctoral degree policy, regulation and compliance in relation to doctoral student administration, with a focus on the Annual Progress Review process and changes to supervisory teams whilst also delivering excellent customer service and contributing to change initiatives. Building and maintaining strong and effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders at varying levels will be key to this role.