The University of Manchester
PGR Operations Officer (Recruitment & Admissions)
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About the Role
This role leads the delivery of postgraduate research (PGR) recruitment and admissions activity within the Doctoral Academy. The postholder contributes to the development of recruitment strategy and works closely with the PGR Services Manager and with the Marketing, Planning and Finance teams to support delivery against student number targets. The postholder manages the Doctoral Academy’s Recruitment and Admissions Team, providing operational oversight of policy, processes, reporting, and compliance. They are responsible for ensuring the effective management of all admissions and selection processes.
Working collaboratively with senior stakeholders, the postholder oversees the allocation of studentship funding, liaising with recruiting supervisors, industry partners, and colleagues in Finance. The postholder also plays a key role in enhancing the applicant experience, ensuring a high-quality, consistent approach to recruitment and admissions delivery. More broadly, they contribute to a culture of excellence and continuous improvement across Professional Services, supporting a flexible and collaborative approach that places the postgraduate researcher experience at the centre of all activity. Colleagues will be expected to work flexibly across the University, taking on assignments and roles as required, underpinned by the principles of business partnering and collaborative working.
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This approach supports the delivery of both University-wide and local priorities, with colleagues operating as part of a single, cross-University team. Assignments may include work across: PGR progression and support; PGR programmes; PGR funding and programmes.
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
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
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Flexible Working
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Important Notices
- Please be aware that due to the number of applications, we unfortunately may not be able to provide individual feedback on your application.
- Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs, or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
- Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk. Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Contact Information
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews:
- Name: Tasleem Hanif
- Email: tasleem.hanif@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Technical support:
- Phone: 0161 850 2004
- Link: Job Seeker 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.
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