Our Mission
Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them. Our people are the key to our success and each role within the group plays a key role in shaping the world around.
Coventry University's Doctoral and Researcher College brings together staff and expertise to deliver centralised support for doctoral education and a comprehensive (PhD to Professor) programme of development and training for researchers. Consisting of key areas which support the development of research degrees and Postgraduate Researchers and their supervisors from application through to award, it comprises :
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Research Admissions Team;
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Postgraduate Researcher Lifecycle;
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International Research Degree Partnerships;
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Researcher Development;
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PGR Studentships and Projects.
The Role
Based in the International Research Degree partnerships team, this post works across all teams of the Doctoral and Researcher College, Research Centres and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, to advise and support on a variety of regulatory, programme and policy related matters ensuring consistency in approach to a growing number of international doctoral programmes. The focus of activity is determined by the University’s strategic areas for international growth in line with the Research Strategy for 2030.
The primary focus of this position is to ensure the smooth and effective administration of new and existing international research degree programmes, partnerships and activities. The post is responsible for providing administrative support for the development and implementation of cotutelles, dual awards, Visiting Researcher schemes, and tailored doctoral programmes, primarily with overseas partners including Universities, Industry and Government Ministries.
Our Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will demonstrate significant experience in a partnership development role, preferably in higher education.
You will be required to maintain a thorough understanding of the priorities of the College, and the University’s global research partnership strategy as well as having an awareness of regulatory requirements for doctoral degrees, and changes in policy and practice in the national and international context. Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to coordinate and complex activities are therefore essential for this role.
The post requires the ability to work with a high level of autonomy and may require occasional overseas travel
The Benefits
As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:
- Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
- 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
- Life Assurance 4 x Salary
- BUPA Cash Plan
- 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants
- CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
- New Electric Car Scheme
- Cycle To work scheme
Our Culture
As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.
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We look forward to hearing from you!
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