Project Administrator (Net+ Centre)

Eurobioimaging; Exeter; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Exeter invites applications for a Project Administrator (part-time 0.5 FTE) on a maternity cover from 1 October 2026 to 26 October 2027. Hybrid working is available, with a preference for Penryn/Hybrid, and Streatham/Hybrid considered.

You will support the Net+ Centre project team, act as first point of contact for enquiries, and help organise meetings, agendas and minutes, as well as events, purchase orders and invoices.

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience with strong communication skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritise a varied workload.
• Good organisational and minute-taking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the project management team and ensure smooth running of the project.
• Be the first point of contact for enquiries and stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings (in person and hybrid), produce agendas and take minutes.
• Assist with event organisation and procurement activities (purchase orders).
• Process invoices and monitor workloads, working independently with proactivity.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Meeting coordination

Job description

Project Administrator

This part-time (0.5 FTE) maternity cover post, funded by UKRI, is available from 1/10/2026 to 26/10/2027. Applications for secondments will be considered subject to agreement from your current line manager.

Salary will start from £30,878 per annum pro rata on Grade D subject to knowledge, skills and experience.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home. Ideally this role will be Penryn/Hybrid but candidates based in Streatham/Hybrid will be considered.

The Net+ Centre is a 5 year investment from UKRI in maximising the co-benefit solutions for environment, society and health associated with climate change adaptation and mitigation. Find out more about the Centre here: https://netpositivecentre.com/. The Centre started in September 2024 and will run until September 2029.

As Administrator for the Net+ Centre you will be responsible for supporting the project management team and ensuring the smooth running of the project. Amongst your responsibilities, you will be the first point of contact for enquiries, as well as being responsible for organising meetings (in person & hybrid), producing agendas and taking minutes, assisting with event organisation, setting up purchase orders and processing invoices. You will support a diverse range of tasks and, as such, you must be able to plan and prioritise a varied workload. You will also be required to work independently and be pro-active and flexible. It is essential that you are able to demonstrate good communication skills.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Further information

Please contact Amanda Goodwin [e-mail] if you would like to discuss the role.

About The Division

The Research Division is a key enabler to the delivery of the University's Strategy 2030, the Research and Impact Strategy, successful REF performances, and generating external research income, by:

• supporting the full research project lifecycle from inception to impact
• offering research infrastructure support
• providing leadership for the Exeter Doctoral College
• delivering joint strategic, policy and planning support to the University and Faculties

The division consists of four service groups: Doctoral College; Research Services; Research Software and Analytics; and Technical Strategy and Operations.

The Research Services Group provides a range of services: research strategy development and delivery through the Research Strategy team and our University Research Institute teams; faculty relationship management through our Faculty Partners; research development & management support and financial management through our Research Funder Clusters; Research and Impact performance and REF planning; Finance, systems and data support; Research ethics, governance and compliance.

About Us

Transform Your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future

We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit-based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
• Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension contributions
• A genuine dedication to support the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do

How we can help

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have a visa which permits the right to work in the UK. Further details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are an existing Skilled Worker visa holder, we may be able to sponsor and will review the transitional arrangements - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/certificate-of-sponsorship-before-4-april-2024.