Project Administrator (SC5051)

UEA; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Pension with life cover

Health and Wellbeing

Job summary

University of East Anglia invites applications for a part-time Project Administrator in the People and Culture Division, Organisational Development Service, to support Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and IDEA Research Project Teams.

You will provide administrative and coordination support, ensure smooth governance and project operations, and act as a central point for confidential committee minutes and stakeholder engagement. Fixed term until 31 August 2027.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and confidence with IT systems.
• Experience taking minutes at senior meetings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Administrative experience in a complex organisation desirable.
• Experience supporting equality, diversity and inclusion activity is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and coordination support.
• Ensure smooth operation of governance, projects, communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Act as central coordination point for project and research activity; support delivery and monitoring of action plans, committees and working groups.

Skills

Organisational skills

Minutes taking

Written and verbal communication

IT systems proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Equality, diversity & inclusion

Education

GCSE English and Maths (A-C)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Salary will be £26,707 per annum, with an annual increment up to £30,378 per annum pro rata

People and Culture Division
Organisational Development Service
Project Administrator
Ref: SC5051
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 Divisionto 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 meetingsand 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.

Benefits include:

• 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing:discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing date: 30 September 2026
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Further Information

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Ceri Owen, EDI Project Manager (Research) via [e-mail] .

Salary will be £31,236 per annum, with an annual increment up to £37,694 per annum, pro rata

Salary will be £26,707 per annum, with an annual increment up to £30,378 per annum pro rata

Salary will be £38,784 per annum, with an annual increment up to £46,049 per annum, pro rata

Vacancy Type

Indefinite

Function

Management and Senior Administrative (ALC)