Project Administrator (Net+ Centre Major Projects)

Exeter; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Exeter University invites applications for a part-time Project Administrator (Net+ Centre Major Projects). Based on campus and home hybrid work, 0.4 FTE, salary starting £30,878 per annum pro rata, Grade D, available immediately and until 28/09/2029.

You will support the project management team, handle enquiries, organise meetings, draft agendas and minutes, assist with events, and process invoices and purchase orders.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support to project management teams.
• Ability to organise meetings (in person & hybrid) and take accurate minutes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for enquiries.
• Organise meetings (in person & hybrid); produce agendas and take minutes.
• Assist with event organisation and setup of purchase orders.
• Process invoices and support with drafting contracts.
• Plan and prioritise workload with flexibility and proactivity.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Time management

Proactivity

Tools

Purchase orders system

Invoicing software

Job description

About The Role

Project Administrator (Net+ Centre Major Projects)

This part-time0.4FTE post, funded by UKRI, is available immediatelyand will run until28/09/2029. Applications for secondments will be considered subject to agreement from your current line manager.

Salary will start from £30,878 per annum, pro r ate, 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. The campus can be either Cornwall or Devon based.

The Net+ Centre is a 5 year investment from UKRI in to 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.

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, and drafting contracts. 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.

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

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.