SGSAH) Programme and Engagement Coordinator

The postholder will provide programme, communications and engagement support across SGSAH’s national consortium of 17 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and wider partner network, including SGSAH’s role as the AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) Scotland Hub.

Working as part of a small national team based within the University of Glasgow, the postholder will support the coordination and delivery of selected SGSAH programmes, including DLA Hub and Partnership PHD activity, communications, events and researcher engagement, working to agreed procedures, timelines and priorities.

The role will include coordinating programme communications and digital content, supporting partnership PhD programmes and funding-call administration, maintaining accurate information and records, supporting allocated events, alumni and DLA Hub activity, as well as contributing information and evidence for monitoring and evaluation.

Reporting to the PGR Programme and Operations Manager, the postholder will work closely with the Partnerships and Placements Manager and wider SGSAH team to support consistent, timely and accessible delivery across SGSAH programmes and activities. The reporting line reflects the temporary nature of the post and is intended to provide consistent day-to-day management and support across the working week, while maintaining close working links with the Partnerships and Placements Manager on relevant areas of delivery.

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day coordination and administration of allocated SGSAH programmes and activities, including DLA Hub, researcher development, Partnership PhDs and engagement activity.

• Support the administration and communication of programme and studentship opportunities and calls, including preparing and publishing information, coordinating timelines, maintaining records, preparing documentation for review or selection processes and communicating outcomes.

• Coordinate allocated DLA Hub activity, including programme administration, communications, training and event support, participant information and follow-up.

• Coordinate the operational administration of Partnership PhD activity, including calls, proposal circulation, review and panel arrangements, routine communications and maintenance of project and partner records.

• Liaise with SGSAH member HEIs, DLA Hub participating HEIs, SGSAH Directorate, supervisory teams, partner organisations, speakers, contributors and doctoral researchers to coordinate information, actions and deadlines and support effective delivery.

• Maintain accurate, accessible and up-to-date information, guidance, deadlines and participant records across SGSAH systems and communications channels.

• Respond to programme-specific enquiries from doctoral researchers, HEI colleagues and partners, providing clear information in accordance with agreed guidance and referring contractual, financial, policy, eligibility or other complex or exceptional matters appropriately.

• Collect and collate participation data, feedback and other evidence to support monitoring and evaluation of SGSAH and DLA Hub activity.

• Contribute to the review and improvement of programme administration and engagement processes to support efficient, consistent and accessible delivery.

• Coordinate and deliver agreed communications activity across SGSAH, including newsletters, website content, news items, programme guidance, application information, event communications and stakeholder updates.

• Maintain SGSAH's website and digital channels, ensuring information is accurate, current, accessible and updated within agreed timescales.

• Coordinate…