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Research Coordinator (
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Department of Engineering
Grade 5: – £25,742 – £28,759 per annum
Open-Ended/Permanent – Full Time
Contract Duration: Open-Ended/Permanent
Contracted Hours per Week: 35
Working Arrangements: Monday to Friday
: 04-Jul-2024, 11:59:00 PM
Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement: Not Applicable.
The University
At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other.
Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. Whether you are at the very start, middle or end of your career, there is a role for you. We believe everyone has their own unique skills to offer.
We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here.
The Role and the Department
The Department of Engineering is consistently one of the very best UK engineering departments with an outstanding reputation for excellence in teaching, research and employability of our students. The Department is ranked 5th in the Complete University Guide, 5th in the Guardian University Guide and 7th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 in the UK for General Engineering. Ranked in the top six in the UK for overall profile in REF 2021 (with 95% of publications rated as 4* and 3*), this dynamic Department is an excellent place to work. The strategic vision for the Department includes a planned growth in excess of 50% over the next five years, with a significant enhancement of the research challenge portfolio, and a drive to enrich our undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research provision. We were ranked 2nd in Engineering behind only Cambridge in a recent Institute for Fiscal Studies report on the difference in graduate earnings by UK university choice. It is an exciting time to join this expanding Department and make your mark.
The Department holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award, recognising our commitment to diversity within all aspects of life in the Department and reflecting the supportive, collegiate and positive environment within the Department.
The post holder will be responsible to the Department Manager and will be expected to provide administrative support to the research environment of the Department and, in particular, to the Directors of Research and Impact. They will be responsible for the maintenance of research management information, including information collated for the Research Framework Exercise (REF), and act as Secretary to Departmental committees, managing the business and associated activities outside of the meetings, including events management. The post holder will proactively engage with academic, administrative, research and technical support colleagues, within and external to the Department, including the central Research Office and with industry, to provide administrative support for a wide range of research-related activities.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about working in an educational environment, making a difference and achieving results. You will be an adaptive individual with strong time management skills and an ability to develop and nurture relationships with others. You will also have a keen eye for detail, a commitment to the principles of continuous improvement and a drive to get things done.
Working at Durham
A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits:
Durham University is Committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. As a University equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University’s Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. It’s important to us that all of our colleagues are aligned to both our values and commitment to EDI.
We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role.
What you need to demonstrate when you apply/Person Specification
When you apply it is important that you let us know what skills/experience you have from a similar role and/or what skills/experience you have which would make you right for this role. Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the end of this job description. Where a criteria has an asterisk* next to it, it may be given additional weighting when your application is considered.
Your application should cover the following criteria:
Essential Criteria
Qualifications/Experience
1. Five GCSE’s at least Grade C or level four (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics.
2. A Post-16 qualification or equivalent experience.
3. Relevant experience of working in a busy office environment delivering front line administrative services to a high standard.*
4. Demonstrable ability to proactively work with team members to ensure the delivery of high-quality services.*
5. Experience of managing time to meet deadlines and working under pressure without compromising on quality.*
6. Experience of providing advice and guidance to a range of customers and colleagues.
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
7. Excellent spoken and written communication skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally and externally.
8. Strong digital competence across a range digital devices and apps including internet, email, digital communication tools, Microsoft 365 applications, digital booking systems, project planning software.
9. Ability to solve problems yourself and as part of a team and resolve issues, plan solutions and make pragmatic decisions.
10. Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.
11. Ability to effectively participate in networks to share and discuss good practice and exchange information.
Desirable Criteria
12. Experience of working in Higher Education.
13. Knowledge of the research environment in Higher Education would be a significant advantage.
14. Experience of working with web pages and social media in a professional capacity.
How to apply
To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above. Where there are desirable criteria, we would also urge you to provide any relevant evidence. Please don’t forget to check if there are any weighted criteria (see above).
While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview.
Submitting your application
We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points during the process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to ensure you receive all emails.
What you are required to submit:
Contact information for technical difficulties when submitting your application
Contact Details
If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role, Dr Ruth Vater (ruth.vater@durham.ac.uk) would be happy to speak to you.
Contact information for technical difficulties when submitting your application
If you encounter technical difficulties when using the online application form, we prefer you send enquiries by email. Please send your name along with a brief description of the problem you’re experiencing to e.recruitment@durham.ac.uk.
Alternatively, you may call 0191 334 6801 from the UK, or +44 191 334 6801 from outside the UK. This number operates during the hours of 09.00 and 17.00 Monday to Friday, UK time. We will normally respond within one working day (Monday to Friday, excluding UK public holidays).
University contact for general queries about the recruitment process
If you have any queries about the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team on e.recruitment@durham.ac.uk.
Typical Role Requirements
Service Delivery
Planning and Organising
Teamwork
Communications/Liaison
When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.
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