About the role

As the CDT Centre Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the CDT. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support, including managing student records, coordinating training programmes, and overseeing governance procedures. Acting as the first point of contact for postgraduate research (PGR) students and academic staff, you will handle enquiries related to training courses, events, conferences, and financial matters. You will work closely with the CDT Manager and lead academics, as well as liaise with central university teams and administrative staff across partner institutions.

A key aspect of the role will be to support the student lifecycle from recruitment through to graduation. This will involve processing applications, monitoring student progress, organising induction processes, and ensuring compliance with university policies, including GDPR. Additionally, you will contribute to marketing and publicity efforts for CDT events and studentships, helping to promote the programme through various channels. Your role will also involve committee servicing, event coordination, and financial administration, ensuring that all CDT activities are well organised and efficiently managed.

Further information regarding the centre can be found here.

About you

We are looking for an organised and proactive administrator with substantial experience in a busy administrative environment. You should be educated to A-level standard (or equivalent) and have strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience of working within higher education and familiarity with university administrative and financial systems would be an advantage.

The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as you will be liaising with academic staff, students, and external stakeholders. You should be able to manage your workload independently, prioritising tasks effectively while maintaining attention to detail.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real impact within an academic setting and enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

Additional information

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Hong Dong on [email protected]

Interviews will take place in mid to late March 2025.

Applications for job share will be considered

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.