PGR Coordinator
Durham University - Durham, County Durham
£27,865 to £30,986 a year
PermanentFull time
The Role and the Department The successful candidate will join a talented and motivated team of professional services staff based in the Department of Biosciences, which is located at the top of the Mountjoy site and is surrounded by ancient woodland with far-reaching views of the Cathedral and beyond. The Department's research and teaching addresses fundamentally important questions facing humankind, from food security to sustainability in industrial processes, mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance and the impact of climate change on life on earth. Our students develop a wide range of analytical and practical skills that prepare them to meet these challenges. The Department's strategic objectives put Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to EDI and actively develop our policies and procedures to ensure that everyone within our community is treated fairly and is provided with the same opportunities. This applies to our everyday working in teaching, research and administration. The Department is also proud to hold the Athena Swan Silver award. The Postgraduate Research (PGR) Coordinator is responsible for the provision of a professional, efficient administrative service, taking responsibility for operational aspects of research programme delivery and other Departmental activities. The post holder will ensure deadlines are met and service delivery standards are maintained, working in accordance with University and Departmental policies and procedures. The Postgraduate Research Coordinator will support the Director of PGR Studies, ensuring the provision of a professional, efficient administrative service, supporting a wide range of activities from admissions through to graduation, and ensuring PGR student experience is at the forefront of delivery. They will work independently, taking day to day decisions and using their experience and initiative to decide on appropriate courses of action to resolve problems. The post holder will provide support to students including resolving queries and providing information on academic and administrative issues, making referrals to other staff teams as required. Your application should cover the following criteria: Essential Criteria Qualifications/Experience 1. Five GCSEs at least Grade C or level four (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics or a Post-16 qualification or equivalent experience. 2. Experience of working in a busy office environment delivering front line administrative services to a high standard. 3. Experience of managing time to meet deadlines and working under pressure without compromising on quality. 4. Experience of providing advice and guidance to a range of customers and colleagues. Skills/Abilities/Knowledge 5. Excellent spoken and written communication skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally and externally. 6. Strong digital competence across a range of digital devices and apps including Microsoft 365 applications. 7. Ability to solve problems yourself and as part of a team and resolve issues, plan solutions and make pragmatic decisions. 8. Committed to continuing professional development. 9. Ability to participate in networks to share and discuss good practice and exchange information. Desirable Criteria Experience of working in the Higher Education sector. Familiarity with student record systems.
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Trainee Grounds Maintenance Assistant (apprenticeship)
Durham University - Durham, County Durham
£24,479 to £24,479 a year
PermanentFull time
Job Title: Trainee Grounds Maintenance Assistant (development role) Department: Estates and Facilities Directorate Estates Operations Grade: Grade 1 Salary range: £24,479 Working arrangements: Full-time (35 hours) Permanent Five days from seven (primarily Monday to Friday), including day release at College to study for NVQ level 2 in Amenity Horticulture Development role progressing from Grade 1 to Grade 2, subject to completion of relevant apprenticeship/qualification and achieving the required standards on an agreed personal development plan Maybe required to work evenings and weekends as business demands Onsite working only Role will require physical activities and manual handling, including lifting and transporting materials and stock. Closing date: Wednesday 4th November 2026 The Role and Department This role provides an excellent opportunity to begin a career in grounds maintenance and horticulture within one of the UK's leading universities. As a Trainee Grounds Maintenance Assistant, you will develop practical skills and experience while working alongside experienced professionals responsible for maintaining Durham University's stunning grounds, gardens and landscaped spaces. Combining hands-on work with a structured apprenticeship programme, you will gain the knowledge, skills and qualifications needed to build a successful career in the sector. Throughout your development journey, you will receive training, guidance and support to help you grow in confidence and capability while making a valued contribution to the University's estate. Working across the University's extensive and diverse estate, you will learn how to undertake a wide range of grounds and gardening activities, from routine maintenance and planting to supporting larger landscaping and improvement projects. You will work with the Grounds and Gardens and Botanic Garden teams, developing specialist skills through a combination of practical experience and formal study towards an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Amenity Horticulture. The qualification will form part of a development plan focusing on the requirements of the Grade 2 Grounds Maintenance Assistant role. This development role has been designed to provide a clear pathway to a Grounds Maintenance Assistant position, offering an exciting opportunity to earn, learn and develop your career in a supportive and professional environment, over a two-year period and progress will be regularly reviewed against agreed outputs in your development plan; however, it may be extended if the University considers it necessary.
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Rocks Mechanics Laboratory Advanced Technician
Durham University - Durham, County Durham
£27,865 to £30,986 a year
ContractFull time
The Role and Department Applications are invited for a Rock Mechanics Laboratory Advanced Technician in the Rock Mechanics Laboratory. The Rock Mechanics Laboratory is a cutting-edge facility dedicated to the analysis and testing of rock materials and their mechanical properties. This laboratory is designed to support a wide range of research and practical applications in geology and Earth sciences. The post holder will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day technical functions and operations in The Department of Earth Science, providing technical and engineering related assistance throughout a busy suite of teaching laboratories plus a large and diverse selection of research laboratories, thereby ensuring smooth and efficient operation throughout both areas. The post holder will be required to provide flexible technical support as part of a technical team supporting all teaching and research activities conducted within The Department of Earth Science. Primarily supporting the operation of mechanical and electronic equipment; machining of rock samples; basic designing and fitting of mechanical components using conventional machine tools and techniques; monitoring of standard tests. They will also be required to monitor health and safety practice in the main laboratory and in the sample preparation room, and to carry out routine maintenance and undertake breakdown repairs of the experimental and sample preparation facilities as required. The post holder will also be required to liaising with the Faculty of Science workshops during the commissioning and assembling of mechanical parts and with CIS/departmental IT team, for maintenance and development of the laboratory IT facilities (PCs, printers, digital cameras, etc.). They will also be responsible for consumables and equipment used and to ensure stocks are maintained at an acceptable level, contribute to the implementation and maintain of good laboratory practice and perform basic management of laboratory databases (e.g. data record and storage, and back-up of laboratory PC's). Responsible to - The post-holder should report to the Rock Mechanics Laboratory managers Prof. Nicola De Paola and Prof. Stefan Nielsen.
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Finance Business Partner - FTC
Durham University - Durham, County Durham
£48,337 to £57,666 a year
ContractFull time
The Role and the Department The Finance Business Partner is part of the Strategic Finance team and reports to the Head of Finance. The role provides high-quality strategic financial support, insight and challenge to senior leaders across the University, helping to inform decision-making, support delivery of strategic objectives and optimise the use of University resources. Working closely with senior budget holders, senior management teams and key stakeholders, the postholder will build strong and trusted relationships to support financial planning, investment appraisal, business case development, scenario modelling and long-term financial sustainability. The Finance Business Partner acts as a strategic adviser, translating complex financial information into meaningful insight and supporting evidence-based decision making. The role works collaboratively across Strategic Finance and the wider University to ensure financial considerations are effectively integrated into planning and delivery of institutional priorities. This role is part of Strategic Finance. Management accounting and reporting, financial accounting and transactional finance are largely delivered through other specialist finance teams. The base location for this role is Boldon House, our exciting new professional services hub. Boldon House is situated on the outskirts of Durham near the Arnison Centre in Pity Me. Boldon House brings a number of professional services teams together in a vibrant office environment which supports collaborative working and is designed to embrace hybrid working. To find out more, visit the project webpage: . The post holder is expected to travel to other university sites as required to meet stakeholders. Please note interviews are expected to be held on Friday 13th November (all day) Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.
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FP&A Manager
Durham University - Durham, County Durham
£39,560 to £46,970 a year
PermanentFull time
The Role and the Department The FP&A Manager sits within the Financial Planning & Analysis team and reports to the Senior FP&A Manager. The FP&A team is responsible for delivering high-quality financial planning, forecasting and budgeting, alongside the development of financial data, performance analytics and reporting tools that enable effective decision-making across the University. The FP&A Manager works closely with colleagues across Strategic Finance and the wider Finance service to provide robust financial insight, performance analysis and management information. The role plays a key part in the development and enhancement of performance analytics, financial modelling and data visualisation, ensuring decision-makers have access to timely, accurate and actionable information. The postholder is responsible for identifying and communicating key trends, risks, opportunities and performance drivers, translating complex financial and operational data into meaningful insights that support strategic and operational decision-making. The role also contributes to the University's annual budgeting, forecasting and planning processes through the provision of robust analytics and scenario modelling. The base location for this role is Boldon House, our exciting new professional services hub. Boldon House is situated on the outskirts of Durham near the Arnison Centre in Pity Me. Boldon House brings a number of professional services teams together in a vibrant office environment which supports collaborative working and is designed to embrace hybrid working. To find out more, visit the project webpage: . Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.
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Operations Administrator
Durham University - Durham, County Durham
£25,844 to £26,663 a year
PermanentFull time
The Role and the Department The Operations Administrator will be based within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities but will be affiliated and work within with one or more academic departments. The role is to provide proactive support working within Departmental and cross-Departmental teams. The role holder will be expected to undertake administrative tasks and support processes that underpin the delivery of the Faculty and Department Strategies, particularly with respect to teaching, research and related operations, demonstrating a commitment to customer service excellence. In this role, the successful candidate will provide direct support to the Faculty Operations Manager and Departmental Managers on a range of operational tasks which typically include: Managing of an operations administration shared email account and responding directly to inquiries from both staff and students in allocated departments Processing room bookings, setting up online and in-person meetings and coordinating event planning and diaries Supporting the Department Manager with the processing of part-time teaching payment claims and other ad hoc payments. Carrying out routine Health and Safety checks and liaising with Estates and Facilities on a range of maintenance issues Processing of documentation for Honorary Fellows and visitors Liaising with stakeholders across the University and external to the University. Committee servicing. Support for updating web pages and social media accounts.
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HR Recruitment Administrator (12 month Fixed Term Contract)
Durham University - Durham, County Durham
£25,844 to £26,663 a year
ContractFull time
The Durham University HR Recruitment Team provides support for all staff recruitment within the University and the recruitment of world leading colleagues is a strategic priority. This is an exciting time to join our team here at Durham, as we launch our new e-recruitment system. As an HR Recruitment Administrator, you will work as part of a supportive and thriving team to administer each stage of the recruitment process, including tasks such as advertising vacancies, preparing applications for shortlisting along with issuing interview invitations followed by contracts to successful applicants. You will be an effective team member and work collaboratively with others. You will provide recruitment support and guidance to our colleagues across the business, acting as a first point of contact for recruitment queries. You will use your problem-solving skills to manage and resolve enquiries wherever possible, ensuring a high-quality service and a fantastic recruitment experience for our colleagues and candidates. You will have previous administration experience including working on multiple tasks at the same time. You will be able to work well in a team, with the ability to multi task , and prioritise workloads to ensure you meet your deadlines. You'll be comfortable working on a variety of systems, including our Recruitment System, and have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word and Excel. Within the role, you will get to support on a variety of role types and volume, including casual recruitment.. This post is full-time, 35 hours a week and fixed term for 12 months. We operate hybrid working and are on site two days per week and remainder from home. The base location for this role is Boldon House, our exciting new professional services hub. Boldon House is situated on the outskirts of Durham near the Arnison Centre in Pity Me. Boldon House brings a number of professional services teams together in a vibrant office environment which supports collaborative working and is designed to embrace hybrid working. To find out more, visit the project webpage : . Interviews will be held on Wednesday 18 November 2026.
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Senior Performance Sport Manager
Durham University - Durham, County Durham
£47,389 to £56,535 a year
PermanentFull time
T he Role and the Department The Student Experience Directorate is striving to play a pivotal role in developing, delivering and transforming a Wider Student Experience that is as impactful as anything in the world. We remain steadfast in our core commitment to accelerating the growth of far-reaching and market leading programmes across performance, participation, community outreach and engagement, whilst fostering a culture that safeguards academic excellence. We are guided by the belief that an investment in the Wider Student Experience is ultimately an investment in the quality of graduates that the University produces and are motivated by the opportunity to engage and inspire the next generation of talent. In doing so, we feel confident that we are making a positive contribution to the development of rounded, global citizens. Sport Durham University is one of Europe's leading sport universities and has been ranked in the top three for BUCS performance since 2013. In 2019 the University completed the construction of a £32m Sports & Wellbeing Park, adding to a prior investment, on the same site, of £8m in 2012 making it the sporting facility in the north of England. As a result of the significant work that has been carried out across our performance, participation and community networks the University was awarded the Times and Sunday Times Sports University of the Year for 2023. Our performance sport programme supports 12 sport clubs and over 50 students who are on professional or international playing pathways each year. Additionally, the programme has won 134 BUCS National Championships since 2009 and supports National League programmes in Football, Hockey and Rugby. Typical Role Requirements The Senior Performance Sport Manager will be the strategic lead and oversee delivery of our Performance Sport Programme. Working directly with the Head of Sport, the Senior Performance Sport Manager will seek to develop partnerships which strengthens our performance programme with national and regional national governing bodies, professional sport clubs as well as local community relationships. Team Durham is seeking a professional who can bring innovation to a changing landscape in Higher Education sport, strong leadership to a dedicated team and strategic thinking which values collaboration and partnerships. The role itself has key delivery strands in which it will strategically oversee: Performance Sport services management Scholar recruitment at undergraduate and postgraduate level Develop new and maintain existing partnerships with external stakeholders Line management for Head coaches and other delivery staff including Strength & Conditioning lead and Recruitment team This role is ideal for an experienced professional wanting to lead one of the UK's top university performance sport programmes. The Senior Performance Sport Manager will form part of a Management Team for Sport and will be expected to contribute to the leadership of all areas of the Team Durham programme. Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description. What you need to submit A CV: and A supporting statement which outlines how you meet all of the essential criteria within the Person Specification. Contact details For a chat about the role or any further information please contact Dave Coldwell, Head of Sport & Physical Activity, [david.].
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Postdoctoral Research Associate
Durham University - Durham, County Durham
£39,560 to £41,885 a year
ContractFull time
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate, with particular emphasis on young people's mental health and wellbeing. The research project is an Horizon funded 5 year study developing evidence-based mental health promotion models for young people in education, training, and work across Europe. The project is being led at Durham by Professor Aimee Quickfall, and runs from September 2026 to August 2031. You can find out more about the project on the dedicated website here: The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the co-creation, piloting and evaluation of mental health interventions for young people, including a web-based tool and face-to-face supportive interventions. Some international travel may be offered but is not compulsory. The successful applicant must be available to attend in person data-collection and meetings in Durham and the wider north of England on a regular basis. This is a full-time (100% FTE), fixed-term post for 32 months. The successful candidate will ideally be in post by 1 January 2027, with an end date of 31 August 2029. Key responsibilities: To undertake data collection with young people and other appropriate individuals and groups. To assist with intervention activities, such as seminars and workshops and development of the web-based tool. To prepare and deliver presentations on research outputs/activities to audiences which may include: research sponsors, academic and non-academic audiences. To publish high quality outputs, including papers for submission to peer reviewed journals and papers for presentation at conferences and workshops under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder. To assist with the development of research objectives and proposals. To conduct individual and collaborative research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder. To work with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and other colleagues in the research group, as appropriate, to identify areas for research, develop new research methods and extend the research portfolio. To deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines by discussing with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and offering creative or innovative solutions. To liaise with research colleagues and make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding to form relationships for future research collaboration. To plan and manage own research activity, research resources in collaboration with others and contribute to the planning of research projects. To contribute to fostering a collegial and respectful working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. To engage in wider citizenship to support the department and wider discipline. To engage in continuing professional development by participation in the undergraduate or postgraduate teaching programmes or by membership of departmental committees, etc. and by attending relevant training and development courses.
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Head Football Coach
Durham University - Durham, County Durham
£39,560 to £46,970 a year
ContractFull time
T he Role and the Department The Department and role purpose The Student Enrichment Directorate is striving to play a pivotal role in developing, delivering and transforming a Wider Student Experience that is as impactful as anything in the world. We remain steadfast in our core commitment to accelerating the growth of far-reaching and market leading programmes across performance, participation and community outreach and engagement, whilst fostering a culture that safeguards academic excellence. We are guided by the belief that an investment in the Wider Student Experience is ultimately an investment in the quality of graduates that the University produces and are motivated by the opportunity to engage and inspire the next generation of talent. In doing so, we feel confident that we are making a positive contribution to the development of rounded, global citizens. Sport Durham University is one of Europe's leading sport universities and has been ranked in the top three for BUCS performance since 2013. In 2019 the University completed the construction of a £32m Sports & Wellbeing Park, adding to a prior investment, on the same site, of £8m in 2012 making it the sporting facility in the north of England. As a result of the amazing work that has been carried out across our performance, participation and community networks the University was awarded the Times and Sunday Times Sports University of the Year for 2023. Primarily the Head Coach will lead and develop the men's and women's football programme at Durham University. The post holder will be responsible for: the development and implementation of a strategy for football partneship development with National and County Football Associations, professional club foundations and local schools lead on recruiting the best men's and women's footballers develop a support structure and coaching network around the performance programme of both football and futsal technical training, team development, competition strategy promoting academic excellence. Contact details For a chat about the role or any further information please contact Dave Coldwell, Head of Sport and Physical Activity - david.
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