BRIDGE Project Administrator (Part Time, Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Land Economy at the University of Cambridge invites applications for a Project Administrator to support BRIDGE, a five-year ERC Consolidator Grant led by Dr Davide Luca. The role offers 0.5 FTE part-time and a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2031.

You will provide administrative and organisational support across finance, events, communications, website management, HR processes, and PA support to the PI, working with researchers and international collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and organisational support across finance, events, communications, website management, HR processes, and PA support to the Principal Investigator.

Skills

Administrative support

Finance administration

Event coordination

Communications

Website management

HR processes

PA support

Job description

The Department of Land Economy is seeking a Project Administrator to support BRIDGE, a prestigious five-year European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant led by Dr Davide Luca. With funding of €2 million, the project will investigate the causes of growing political polarisation between urban and rural communities and develop strategies to address these divides.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an internationally recognised research project, working closely with a dynamic team of researchers, international visitors, and collaborators from around the world.

The successful candidate will provide administrative and organisational support across all aspects of the project, including finance, events, communications, website management, HR processes, and PA support to the Principal Investigator.

The role is offered on a part-time basis (0.5 FTE) with flexible working arrangements.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 June 2031 in the first instance.

The closing date for applications is: Tuesday 25 August 2026

It is anticipated the interviews will take place early September 2026.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Dr Davide Luca

Email: [e-mail]

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact: [e-mail]

Please quote reference JP50465 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.