MRC and MR DTP Coordinator

Applications are invited for the full-time post of MRC and MR DTP Coordinator, in the Postgraduate Education and Clinical Academic Training Section in the School of Clinical Medicine.

This is a very varied and high-profile role that is responsible for all aspects of the administrative support of the School's Doctoral Training Partnership programmes.

The role holder is responsible for overseeing and delivering the administrative support of the Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTP) within the School of Clinical Medicine. This includes the advertising and recruitment of students to the programs, as well as the maintenance of records, including financial, relating to the students and programs. The role requires liaising with a number of internal/external stakeholders regarding the operation of the DTP programs, including the provision of information regarding their recruitment and operation. The post holder works closely with the program leads in the support and development of the programs, including, if required, any activity relating to bids for new funding.

The post holder has line management responsibility for currently one member of administrative support staff who is responsible for a number of areas of operational activity and support of the programs. The line management responsibility would include recruitment, induction and probation, training and development of any support staff allocated to the area.

The post-holder also acts as Secretary for several trust fund management boards and administers the processes for the making of awards from those funds, including management of the resulting expenses and invoices.

The role involves regular liaison with colleagues at different levels across the university so you will need the ability to develop good working relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues. Excellent administration skills as well as the ability to plan, prioritise and organise your workload are essential. The role manages several research grants, so experience and knowledge of the budgets and financial reporting is essential as is attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

The post is based at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, but hybrid working is available.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is the 23rd of March, with interviews expected to take place on the week starting the 31st of March.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Please quote reference RA45271 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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