Project Coordinator - 0746-24

TN United Kingdom; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster University is seeking a Project Coordinator for the Centre for Corpus Linguistic Approaches to Safeguarding Studies (CLASS). The role involves administrative support, managing a significant project budget, and liaising with various stakeholders. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to important research in safeguarding and child protection.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support in a university or research environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to develop effective relationships with external colleagues and the public.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing a £2,500,000 project.
• Support the project lead with scheduling, managing diaries, and arranging meetings.
• Liaise with external partners and coordinate project management meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Administrative support experience

Ability to develop effective relationships

Job description

Job Description:

Reference: 0746-24

Hours: 0.6FTE

Location: Lancaster, Hybrid

Following the award of an Economic and Social Research Council large grant, Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a Project Coordinator to work in the new Centre for Corpus Linguistic Approaches to Safeguarding Studies (CLASS). The successful candidate will assist in managing the £2,500,000 project, which aims to address contemporary questions in safeguarding and child protection research.

Read more about the CLASS Centre and project here:

The role involves supporting the project lead at Lancaster, Professor Lauren Devine, with administrative duties such as scheduling, managing diaries, arranging meetings (in person and online), travel, and accommodation. The coordinator will liaise with the procurement team and other university departments to ensure timely processing of expenses and invoices, organize project management and advisory board meetings, and coordinate the production and circulation of papers and event materials. Additionally, the role includes liaising with external partners, Co-Investigators at other universities, and supporting a research administrator at Aston University.

Applicants should have experience providing administrative support in a university or research environment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to develop effective relationships with external colleagues and the public.

The position is available from 1st August 2024 for initially one year, with the possibility of extension.

The appointment is at Grade 5, with a salary range of £25,138 - £28,759. Typically, appointments are made at the bottom of the scale.

What we offer

We offer exciting opportunities and benefits. For more information, please visit our website.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Lancaster University, we are committed to creating a fairer, more inclusive environment. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups in the sector.

Prospective candidates are welcome to contact Professor Lauren Devine for an informal discussion and further information about the role.