0162-24 - NET2 Zero Doctoral Centre Manager (Internal Only)

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Location:  Aston University Main Campus
Salary:  £45,585 to £54,395 per annum
Grade:  Grade 09
Contract Type:  Fixed Term (31/03/2032)
Basis:  Full Time
Closing Date:  23.59 hours GMT on Wednesday 27 March 2024
Interview Date:  Tuesday 16 April 2024
Reference:  0162-24
Release Date:  Tuesday 12 March 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen to manage a multi-institute Centre for training doctoral students in Negative Emission Technologies (NET) for Net Zero. Over 8 years you will co-ordinate recruitment, selection, onboarding, training, development and graduation of 80 doctoral students across 4 universities in conjunction with over 30 industrial, government and third sector partners.

You will be responsible for establishment of robust processes and procedures for the new Centre; implementing an appropriate management framework; engaging with students, staff and wider stakeholders to create, develop and deliver the NET2 Zero programme; developing and promoting the Centre; liaising with Stakeholders to ensure the programme delivers their needs and, above all, liaising with students to ensure their successful recruitment, research, training, retention, engagement and completion.

You will report to the Centre Director at Aston University (Professor Patricia Thornley) but will work with a team of 10 academics from engineering, science and other disciplines across Aston, Warwick, Nottingham and Queens University Belfast to ensure coherent, integrated delivery of the research and training programme across all partners. 

Please refer to our Aston University benefits page where you can see how Aston recognises the contributions staff make and the comprehensive rewards and benefits packages available for staff

Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. CVs will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process.

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

We recognise the value of flexible working.  Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.

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