Head of the Research Degrees Team

This is an important, challenging and interesting role, leading the Research Degrees team within the Directorate of Academic and Student Administration.

You will lead the team whose responsibilities include:

• The management of all aspects of the University’s central professional research services including guidance for applicants and Faculty staff in relation to regulatory, immigration and procedural matters associated with admissions requirements,
• The management of student information and related processes from enrolment to final award, and support for the generation of the University’s statutory reporting,
• The provision of effective, accurate, and highly professional support for all Committees and Groups associated with the University’s research degree provision,
• Developing, advising on, and enforcing the implementation of research regulations, codes, procedures and guidelines.

As Head of the Research Degrees Team you should have:

• A comprehensive understanding of Higher Education, student data management and experience in research degree support,
• Experience of using complex administrative systems,
• Experience of management,
• Experience of working in a regulatory environment; developing and implementing complex regulations,
• Experience of strategic and operational leadership,
• Experience in delivering training and support to a range of audiences including senior professionals, designing and delivering clear and accurate written and verbal guidance.

You will also enjoy the benefits of working at Oxford Brookes University with up to 38 days holiday, rising to 41 days holiday (this includes 13 Bank Holidays and Concessionary Days), a generous Local Government pension scheme (14.7% Employer contribution rate), cycle to work scheme and access to a variety of university facilities (NHS Dentist, Brookes Nursery, Gym and sports facilities). To find out more about the benefits of working for Oxford Brookes please visit: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/job-vacancies/working-at-brookes/

CV and Personal Statement:

As part of the application process all applicants are required to complete our online application form by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button below.  All parts of the application form should be completed and in the section of the form called “Supporting Documents”, applicants must upload their CV and a Personal Statement.  To complete the Personal Statement part of the application, applicants must download the Personal Statement document which is part of the advert below and complete the form, providing examples and explaining how they meet each item detailed on the document.  The Personal Statement must then be uploaded to the application form along with the CV.

The University has adopted equality, diversity and inclusion as core values.  We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates whatever their background, and especially from BAME candidates who are under-represented in our workforce.

To email the post of Head of the Research Degrees Team to a friend please copy and paste the link below: