12825 - Project Administrator

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a Project Administrator for the BRAID Programme, aimed at enhancing responsible AI innovation. Candidates should possess excellent organisation and communication skills, with a strong attention to detail. Flexible working patterns are considered, and the role is full-time, based in Edinburgh.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of the BRAID Programme.
• Provide administrative support focused on finance, reporting, and governance.

Skills

Excellent organisation skills

Strong numeracy skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Adept at using MS Excel

Ability to co-operate and contribute as part of a team

Job description

Grade UE05: £29,179 to £33,482 per annum

CAHSS / Edinburgh College of Art

Full time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: 13th November 2028

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you interested in making a difference?

Bridging Responsible AI Divides (BRAID) is a £15.9M UK-wide programme dedicated to integrating Arts and Humanities research more fully into the Responsible AI ecosystem. Funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, it runs from 2022 to 2028.

We are looking for someone to join the BRAID team as Project Administrator. The successful candidate will work closely with other team members to ensure the smooth running of the BRAID Programme, providing administrative support focused on finance, reporting, and governance. These core activities help underpin a broad range of BRAID initiatives that are helping make a difference in the responsible AI innovation space.

The post is full-time (35 hours per week); we would be happy to consider flexible working patterns and are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Your skills and attributes for success:

1. Excellent organisation skills.
2. Strong numeracy skills and an eye for detail/accuracy. Adept at using MS Excel.
3. Strong written and oral communication skills.
4. Ability to quickly master established procedures/requirements and apply.
5. Ability to co-operate and contribute as part of a team.