Postgraduate Programmes Assistant

This post is available immediately within the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health's Doctoral Academy which supports all postgraduate researchers (PGR) in the Faculty. The successful candidate will primarily support the operational delivery of the Clinical Psychology Professional Doctorate Programme. The Doctorate in Clinical Psychology is a three-year programme which includes an academic taught element, a Doctoral Research project and clinical training. It is run in close collaboration between the University and clinical psychologists in north-west England. The programme trains practitioners who are required to fulfil the responsibilities and duties of clinical psychologists in a range of settings. Trainees are employed by the local mental Health NHS Trusts during their training. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with an ability to multi-task and work to competing deadlines. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills in order to build strong working relationships with academic and professional services colleagues across the institution, as well as with external stakeholders within the NHS. This post will provide administrative support for the taught element of the programme, attendance monitoring, as well as the PGRs in programme, from admission through to examination. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in this area.

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
Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more Hybrid working arrangements may be considered. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift. Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews: Name: Alison Cox, Postgraduate Operations Officer, Doctoral Academy, FBMH Email: General enquiries: Email: Technical support: This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date. Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria. Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.