5075-E - Project Administrator

University of Greenwich; Gillingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Gillingham seeks an administrator to manage awards and grants, supporting research and consultancy projects. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills and a flexible approach to work. The university offers a range of benefits, including hybrid working options and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working options

Commitment to development

Qualifications

• Highly motivated individual capable of undertaking complex administrative and financial tasks.
• Flexible approach in supporting projects across various departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative management of awards and grants across the institute.
• Work with a wide range of stakeholders in research and consultancy projects.

Job description

NRI Administration & Support

The Natural Resources Institute (NRI) (www.nri.org) is an internationally renowned multi-disciplinary centre of the University of Greenwich, leading research on sustainable development, food security, economic growth and poverty reduction in the UK and globally.

NRI is looking for a highly motivated individual capable of undertaking complex administrative and financial tasks within a busy office environment. The successful candidate will join a team of dedicated, professional services staff within NRI, ensuring successful delivery of research, consultancy, and capacity building projects with a combined annual turnover in excess £14.5 million.

Under the direction of the Awards and Grants Manager and working with a wide range of stakeholders, the Administrator will join a team of existing Professional Services staff overseeing administrative management of awards and grants across the Institute. The role requires a flexible approach, working across departments with NRI, supporting externally funded Research & Knowledge Exchange projects on a flexible and demand‑driven basis.

Contact & Application

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Sharron Field at [e-mail]. Should you have any queries please contact the People Directorate Team on [e-mail].

The university is a brilliant place to work. We aim to become the top modern university in the UK by 2030 and our people are truly at the heart of what we want to achieve. We offer a great set of benefits including an excellent pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, flexible working options including hybrid working and a genuine commitment to development.

Values & Diversity

We are looking for people who can help us achieve our Strategic Plan, through the values we expect for our whole university community, of being Inclusive, Collaborative and Impactful. Discover why the university of Greenwich is the perfect place to shape your future – watch our Vice‑Chancellor & Chief Executive’s inspiring message on why you should join us Your Future Starts Here.

To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including the supporting statements (please note attached CVs and personal statements will not be seen by the recruitment panel at the application stage). Current Vacancies - Jobs at Greenwich.

We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/ Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion. We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form. We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience, and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.

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