Programme Manager - Inclusion in Doctoral Education

Nottingham Trent University – Doctoral School and Research Operations - Research Culture and Environment

Full time/Fixed term until 31st March 2026

About the Role

The Equity in Doctoral Education (EDEPI) project focuses on improving access and participation for racialised groups to postgraduate research (PGR), across Nottingham Trent, Sheffield Hallam and Liverpool John Moores Universities. The programme of work targets recruitment, admissions and transition as critical points of systemic inequality in doctoral education. Now in its final stages, the project has developed a new, work-based partnership approach to PGR recruitment which was piloted with NHS partners in the cities of Nottingham, Sheffield and Liverpool, co-produced a novel competency-based PGR admissions framework through national consultation with major stakeholders, in partnership with the UK Council for Graduate Education has piloted and evaluated the use of this framework, delivered a programme of workshops to support postgraduate researchers from racialised groups and supervisors and professional service staff. Now in the evaluation and dissemination phase, the project is seeking a Programme Manager to embed the practice, develop content for dissemination of project findings, provide support for the community of doctoral candidates who were recruited via the project, to collate the project outcomes, provide data to the national evaluation led by Kings and to carry out the work required to write the final report, ensuring a clear understanding of the efficacy of programme and the resultant impact.

Equity in Doctoral Education (EDEPI) is funded through the Office for Students and Research England’s funding to improve black, Asian and minority ethnic students’ access to postgraduate research.

Job purpose: To work across the three universities that comprise the project consortium and to manage external stakeholders including the funder, NHS Trusts, Royal College of Nursing, UK Council for Graduate Education to provide programme direction in the evaluation and dissemination phase, to ensure effective embedding of new, inclusive practices, to deliver high-quality and ongoing support for the community of doctoral candidates who were recruited via the project, to provide all data to the national evaluation and to deliver a high-quality final report.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

Interview Date: w/c 27th October 2025

About Us

The Research Culture and Environment Directorate provides strategic leadership for NTU’s doctoral education and wider research culture. It works to create the conditions in which research and researchers can thrive, with a particular focus on equity, inclusion, and civic engagement. The Directorate oversees doctoral provision, ensuring NTU’s programmes are high quality, sustainable, and strategically aligned with institutional priorities. It leads innovations such as the Co(l)laboratory programme, which embeds civic engagement into doctoral study, and sector-leading initiatives like EDEPI, which address inequities in doctoral recruitment and progression.

Supporting the development of researchers and supervisors is central to the Directorate’s remit. The Directorate designs and delivers training, professional development, and capacity-building initiatives that enhance supervisory practice, enable inclusive pedagogies, and prepare doctoral researchers for diverse career pathways. We also lead policy and governance reform to embed fair and transparent processes across admissions, progression, and assessment.

At the institutional level, the Directorate champions responsible research practice, collegiality, and wellbeing. It ensures that NTU’s commitments to research integrity and inclusive culture are embedded in systems and structures, with impact measured and shared internally and externally.

Join Us

• Hybrid working- we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
• Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
• 25 - 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• And a whole lot more…Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Whilst this role is currently eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position, or for more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.