Postgraduate Research Administrative and Operations Manager

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate. 

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 570 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities.  We are delighted to have recently been awarded Scottish University of the Year by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers. 

The MVLS College Services are looking for a Postgraduate Research Administrative and Operations Manager to lead the successful delivery of highly efficient and effective postgraduate research (PGR) administration within the College, ensuring management and development of the support is provided in all aspects of PGR academic and student administration. This includes overseeing the management of funded PhD programmes across the College. 

You will work in partnership with the Dean of Postgraduate Research to deliver targets and KPIs that support and advance the College’s strategic objectives. In addition, you will manage and oversee the allocation of funding for Studentships working closely with the Finance Business partner to ensure effective use of college funds to maximise the studentship numbers. This will involve proactively forecasting student numbers, reviewing sources of funding, terms and conditions and ensuring governance and compliance are understood. 

Informal enquiries may be directed to Linda Atkinson, Linda.Atkinson@glasgow.ac.uk 

For further information on the role and the University: https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/appointments/171596/ 

Apply online via the 'Apply' button above.

Closing date: 23:45 on Wednesday 30^th April 2025 

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/. 

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University. 

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

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