Administrator; Part-Time

Area
Chemistry

Location
Jubilee Campus

Salary
£25,073 to £28,108

Closing Date
Monday 26 January 2026

Interview Date
To be confirmed

Reference
SCI
260925X1

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) Administrator within the Centre for Doctoral Training (CDTs) in Sustainable/Resilient Chemistry. The UKRI‑EPSRC CDTs in Sustainable and Resilient Chemistry are developed in collaboration with industry and as a partnership of several disciplines including chemistry, engineering, biosciences, computer science and business, the CDT aims to train students in the development of and processes for the chemistry‑using industries.

The role will be based at the GSK Carbon Neutral Building, Jubilee Campus, University of Nottingham. The post is offered on a part‑time (21.75 hours per week), fixed‑term contract until 31 March 2028. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.

You will join a dynamic, collaborative and supportive team. The role‑holder will provide a supportive environment for students and staff, enabling the students to successfully complete their PhD, and working to raise the profile of the CDT both within and outside the University. We strongly value diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and students. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about student experience and delivering outcomes.

You will be a highly motivated and personable individual, who works well as a member of a multi‑disciplinary team, and uses your own initiative. You will support the CDT Manager and contribute to the general administration of the CDT programme assisting with the timely delivery of tasks and outputs according to strict deadlines.

You would be well‑suited to this role if:

• You have experience working with students particularly postgraduates.
• You have experience of planning own work activities in response to differing needs and deadlines.
• You have a collaborative and solution‑focused mindset, with the ability to engage effectively with students and colleagues.
• You are committed to championing equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.

• A welcoming and supportive workplace where diversity is valued.
• Flexible and hybrid working options to support work‑life balance.
• A generous holiday entitlement of 27 days, plus bank holidays and university closure days, including time off between Christmas and New Year.
• Access to a wide range of staff benefits, including health and wellbeing facilities, staff discounts, and travel schemes.
• We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment.
• Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Learn more about the university commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

If you would like to discuss this role informally, please contact Louise Dynes, email: l Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

If you require any adjustments to enable you to apply for this role or to participate in the selection process, please do let us know.

For further details, please see the role profile.

• Job Description/Role Profile

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion website.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level
2). Increasing the diversity of our community is extremely important to us and we are committed to the aims of Disability Confident Scheme.

We are the first university to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award.

This position does not fulfil the UK Visas & Immigration sponsorship criteria for Skilled Worker, therefore we can only accept applications from candidates who already have the right to work in UK.

We welcome applications from UK, Europe and worldwide and aim to make your move to the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page for details.