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Poole House (Bournemouth - Talbot)
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Administration and Co-ordination, Research and Enterprise
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Professional and Support
Closing Date
29 Sep 2025
Basis
Full Time

About the role

Bournemouth University’s Doctoral College plays a leading role in supporting our Postgraduate Research Students (PGRs) through their journey, overseeing the quality assurance of PGR provision and contributing to the academic & social experience for this unique student cohort. The opportunity has arisen for one creative and proactive Postgraduate Research Administrator - Admissions (PGRAA) to manage the administration of applications from prospective postgraduate research students. 

You will work alongside a team of PGRAs within the Doctoral College team, and as part of the wider Research and Innovations Services department, to provide specialised administrative support for all aspects of the research degree. This role is pivotal in communication between the applicants for research degrees, Doctoral College, Faculty Schools, and the academic supervisory teams. You will also provide administrative and organisational support for the wide range of activities which enhance our postgraduate student experience and be first point of contact for applicants and staff involved in postgraduate research admissions.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY STAFF AND AGENCY STAFF CURRENTLY WORKING AT BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY ONLY.

About the department

Our Research and Innovations Services (RIS) team supports the full spectrum of research planning, development and activity at BU. RIS promotes and facilitates a positive research culture and environment through excellence in research, bidding activity, knowledge exchange and external academic and industrial partnerships. This includes support for research applications, award management, and research impact.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment.  We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society.  To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.  

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at [email protected].

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