Project Co-ordinator (Part Time, Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge seeks a Project Coordinator for an international conference in May 2025. The role involves event planning, budget management, and liaising with various stakeholders, requiring strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Candidates should have a degree and relevant project experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative/project role.
• Advanced knowledge of project coordination required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the organization of the conference.
• Manage the budget and liaise with team members.
• Ensure smooth running of the event.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Research

Analysis

Reporting

Education

Degree or equivalent

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

The Faculty of History wishes to recruit an experienced Project Coordinator to support the planning and execution of "Creating the New Economy," an international and interdisciplinary three-day conference, to be held in May 2025 at the University of Cambridge.

The Project Coordinator will oversee the organisation of this event, working closely with the PIs, they will oversee all aspects of the budget, liaise with team members and partner institutions, administer the arrival, stay, and departure of speakers and guests, and ensure the smooth running of the conference at every stage, from the planning phase in the coming months, the days of the conference itself, and its immediate aftermath.

We are looking for a highly organised individual who is educated to degree level or equivalent and who has previous experience of working in a administrative/project role and who can demonstrate advanced knowledge of project co-ordination. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and strong research, analysis and reporting skills.

More information about the Faculty of History is available here:

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 July 2025 in the first instance.

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

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.