The Faculty of Population Health Sciences, and Research Department of Epidemiology and Public Health (EPH) is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) Manager to support the Soc-B CDT.
The Research Department of Epidemiology & Public Health (EPH) is a world leader in life course epidemiology and research on the social determinants of population health and health inequalities, housing many internationally important data investments such as: the Whitehall II study, the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA), the ONS-Longitudinal Study, and the Health, Alcohol, and Psychosocial risk factors in Eastern Europe study (HAPIEE), as well as the Health Surveys for England and Scotland. The department also houses the ESRC International Centre for Life course Studies in Society & Health (ICLS) which investigates the interplay between the social environment, biomarkers and health over the life course making use of the UK’s many longitudinal, population data investments.
The Soc-B Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Biosocial Research, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council and Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (ESRC-BBSRC) was launched in 2017 with the aim of training the next generation of leaders in biosocial research.
The Centre provides a unique cohort experience to its students, offering a 4-year integrated programme resulting in students achieving a PhD. The Centre currently has 55 students, and funding is provided for an additional cohort of students from September 2023. The Centre is hosted by the UCL Department of Epidemiology and Public Health in addition to partner institutions, the University of Manchester, and University of Essex.
About the role
This is a full-time post, and is funded until 30 September 2027 in the first instance with possible extension. This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 40% on site. This role will be advertised until 23:59 on 9th March. Interviews will be in person and will likely take place on or shortly after the 19th March.
You will be responsible for overseeing all day-to-day operations of the Soc-B Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT), coordinating all aspects of administration supporting the delivery of the programme, and implementing decisions taken by the CDT Academic Directors. You will provide a first point of contact for the Centre and play a key role in its coordination. You will work in collaboration with the CDT Director and others to support and expand on the work of the Centre. You will lead in achieving a high quality and timely service to current and prospective students, and staff relating to the designated courses/programmes and beyond.
About you
The role requires interaction with many people within and external to UCL, so demands a professional attitude, willingness to help and a positive outlook to execute the duties outlined. In addition, you should have previous administrative experience and experience of financial management would be beneficial, ideally in a higher education, or similar, environment and will be able to demonstrate excellent communication, organisation and time management skills. You must be able to work flexibly and on your own initiative.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
* 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
* Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
* Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
* Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
* Relocation scheme for certain posts
* On-site gym
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
* Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
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