Postgraduate Research Consultant (maternity cover)

This role sits within a dedicated and collaborative training and development team that is committed to delivering high-quality services and supporting the achievement of organisational priorities. The team works closely with colleagues, stakeholders, and partners across a range of functions to ensure effective service delivery, continuous improvement, and positive outcomes for those we serve.

The successful candidate will join a professional and supportive environment where teamwork, innovation, and excellence are highly valued. Working alongside experienced colleagues, the post holder will contribute to the planning, coordination, and delivery of key activities and initiatives, ensuring that objectives are met and services continue to develop in line with strategic goals. The role provides opportunities to build strong working relationships, engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, and contribute to projects that have a meaningful impact across the organisation.

The team promotes a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement, encouraging staff to share ideas, identify opportunities for development, and support the implementation of best practice. The post holder will play an important role in helping to maintain high standards, improve processes, and contribute to the achievement of both team and organisational objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is motivated, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes. The role offers exposure to a broad range of activities and the chance to work in a fast-paced environment where initiative and problem-solving skills are valued. The successful candidate will make a significant contribution to the team's success while benefiting from ongoing professional development and opportunities to grow within the organisation.

This is a temporary role to cover a period of maternity leave.

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:

An undergraduate degree or substantial experience in an education related role relevant to training and development within a further or higher education context

3 years recent relevant experience to include:

• Experience of teaching academic study skills, and providing support, to postgraduate students.
• Experience of developing and disseminating resources to support learning needs of postgraduate students
• Experience of developing and implementing novel approaches to support skills development for postgraduate students.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

The post is available on a fixed term contract until 4 July 2027. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

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