As the Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) Manager, you will be responsible for designing, delivering and evaluating a new programme of development activities funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Â鶹´«Ã½ Council () Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA).  

The programme will include activities which

• support widening participation at the Postgraduate Â鶹´«Ã½er (PGR) level within the fields of Engineering and Physical Sciences, 
• support the completion of PGRs within the fields of Engineering and Physical Sciences, 

You’ll be responsible for managing the funds and creating a new programme of activities that meets the aims of the award and integrated into the wider PGR development programme across the university. You’ll be continuously evaluating the programme and helping support the wider roll-out of successful activities. 

You will be part of the Doctoral Development and Experience team in the Doctoral College and will work collaboratively with academic and other professional service colleagues, to support and enhance the experience of doctoral students.

You'll have the chance to work with diverse groups of experts and stakeholders across the university and use your organisational skills to support new initiatives that will drive cultural change. 

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• an experienced event organiser, who is comfortable leading and facilitating events
• excellent at organisation and great at keeping multiple projects on track 
• skilled at evaluating projects and making recommendations for future activities
• able to take initiative and drive forward positive change
• motivated by the idea of making a positive difference to the development of researchers

Knowledge of the higher education sector is essential and knowledge of how PGRs are supported is valuable.

Further information

This post is offered on a full-time basis (1.0 fte) for a fixed-term period from 1 October 2025 until 31 August 2027. However, applications from those looking for a part-time role will be considered, minimum 0.8 fte.

The post will be located in the Doctoral College on the University campus where hybrid working is in operation. You will be expected to work on campus a minimum of 2 days per week. Some flexible working will be required around events.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Shyeni Paul, Director of Doctoral College Operations (01225 387648 or sp3052@bath.ac.uk) or Oli Schofield, Head of Doctoral Â鶹´«Ã½er Development and Experience (os327@bath.ac.uk).

What we can offer you

We consider ourselves to be a 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 the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our  commitment.

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.

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

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Closing Date: 29 Jul 2025

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £37,999 to £45,163