Global Leadership & Research Programs Coordinator

Durham University; North East; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham University is seeking a Leadership and Research Coordinator to provide administrative support for the Laidlaw Scholars Leadership & Research Programme and the Matariki Virtual Student Leadership Programme. The role involves coordinating events, managing scholar recruitment, and handling financial reporting within a global programme context.

The post is fixed-term, full-time with hybrid working arrangements to be discussed with the Line Manager.

Qualifications

• Administrative experience within a university or equivalent office environment.
• Experience of working with budgets and previous responsibility for recording and reporting financial expenditure.
• Experience of working with external partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise own workload to deliver the role.
• Organise and schedule assigned resources, activities and events.
• Monitor processes and activities to ensure team priorities are met.
• Assist with Laidlaw Scholar Event Management including venues and travel arrangements.
• Maintain accurate records of student outputs and expenses; support marketing materials and social media content.

Skills

Administrative experience

Budget management

Event coordination

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Forms

PowerPoint

Canva

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Durham University is seeking a Leadership and Research Coordinator to provide administrative support for the Laidlaw Scholars Leadership & Research Programme and the Matariki Virtual Student Leadership Programme. The role involves coordinating events, managing scholar recruitment, and handling financial reporting within a global programme context.

The post is fixed-term, full-time with hybrid working arrangements to be discussed with the Line Manager.