DTP Coordinator

The post holder will be expected to work with Doctoral Training Partnership staff based at Durham University, and across the wider partnership, to deliver exceptional support and guidance to postgraduate award-holders. Working closely with senior staff and administrative colleagues, they will assist in processing applications for funding, organising and running training events and research activities, maintaining financial and student records, and co-ordinating studentship competitions.

The role will also provide opportunities for the post holder to contribute to the development of promotional materials and communication tools, including the DTP website and social media content.

The post holder will act as the first point of contact for enquiries and managing a wide range of internal and external enquiries from students, staff, partnerships and the consortia via email, telephone and face-to-face contact, taking an active decision-making role and using judgement on a day-to-day basis, providing advice, support and information.

This role is an excellent opportunity for an administrator who is seeking to develop their experience and knowledge of postgraduate training and research at both strategic and operational levels.