Project Administrator

University of East Anglia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave (pro rata) + Bank

Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award

Job summary

The University of East Anglia is seeking a part-time Project Administrator to support the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and IDEA Research Project Teams within the People and Culture Division. The role will provide administrative and coordination support to ensure smooth governance, projects, communication and stakeholder engagement.

This 0.8 FTE fixed-term post runs until 31 August 2027. The starting salary is £26,707 to £30,378 pro rata with annual increments; strong organisational and IT

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at A-C or equivalent.
• Experience taking minutes at senior meetings.
• Experience supporting governance and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in a complex organisation and maintaining web content desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and coordination support for governance, projects, communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Act as central coordination point for project and research activity and assist delivery of action plans and committees.
• Support senior leads to focus on strategic development.
• Maintain and update project documentation and web content as needed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Written & verbal communication

IT systems

Minute taking

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A-C)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Starting salary from £26,707 per annum (pro rata), with an annual increment up to £30,378 per annum (pro rata).

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Administrator to join the People and Culture Division to support the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and IDEA Research Project Teams.

Key duties of the role include providing comprehensive administrative and coordination support, ensuring the smooth operation of governance, projects, communication and stakeholder engagement. You will act as a central coordination point for project and research activity, supporting the delivery and monitoring of action plans, committees and working groups, and enabling senior leads to focus on strategic development.

You should be educated to good standard including passes at GCSE grades A-C in English and Mathematics (or have equivalent qualifications or experience). Strong organisational skills, confidence with IT systems (including shared mailboxes), experience of taking minutes at senior meetings and excellent written and verbal communication skills are all essential. Recent administrative experience in a complex organisation and maintaining web content is desirable. Experience of supporting equality, diversity and inclusion activity or diverse stakeholders with a familiarity with inclusive recruitment practices would also be advantageous.

This part-time (0.8 FTE) post is available on a fixed term basis until 31 August 2027.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applicants with the protected characteristic of sex (male), and race (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) for this post, as they are currently underrepresented in this type of role within the Department. Appointment will be made on merit and all applicants will be scored against the same criteria.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page.

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.