Project Administrator (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge seeks a Project Administrator for the MAHSA project, aimed at documenting endangered archaeological heritage in South Asia. This diverse role involves supporting project activities, liaising with stakeholders, and requires a strong organisational background. Join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful research efforts.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles, including financial administration.
• Desirable: Creating content for websites and social media.
• Demonstrate knowledge of project administration.

Responsibilities

• Support the activities of the MAHSA project.
• Monitor communications with international stakeholders.
• Assist the Project Coordinator and Principal Investigator.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

HND, HNC, or level 4/5 vocational qualification

Job description

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 June 2029 in the first instance.

The McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research invites applications for a fixed-term Project Administrator, generously supported by Arcadia (https://www.arcadiafund.org.uk ).

The post holder will be employed on the Mapping Archaeological Heritage in South Asia (MAHSA) project, and will join a team of researchers based in Cambridge.

This project is identifying and documenting endangered archaeological heritage sites across the Indus River Basin and surrounding regions of Pakistan and northwest India using a combination of remote sensing, machine learning, historical map analysis, records-based research and selective archaeological surveys.

This role will support the successful implementation of the MAHSA project. The role will report directly to the Project Coordinator and Principal Investigator.

Key responsibilities

The primary scope of the role is to support the activities of MAHSA, including monitoring communications with international stakeholders and supporting the Project Coordinator, and the PI.

The successful candidate is expected to be educated to HND, HNC, level 4/5 vocational qualification or have an equivalent level of practical experience. Previous experience in administrative role, including financial administration, is essential, and experience of creating content for websites and social media is desirable.

You should be an experienced user of Microsoft Office, and have excellent planning & organisational skills. You should have excellent interpersonal & communication skills, and be able to demonstrate factual & theoretical knowledge of Project Administration.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

The closing date is midnight on Sunday 20th July. Interviews are expected to take place in the last week of July (subject to change).

Informal enquiries may be addressed to MAHSA Project Coordinator Rebecca Roberts ([e-mail] ).

Please quote reference JC46377 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for flexible working arrangements.

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.