Project Coordinator - 0746-24

Lancaster University; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster University invites applications for a Project Coordinator to assist in managing a substantial research project at the new CLASS Centre. The role requires strong administrative skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative spirit to engage with various stakeholders. This position offers opportunities for career development in a dynamic research environment, maintaining a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support in a university or research environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop effective relationships with external colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist management of a £2,500,000 project focused on safeguarding and child protection research.
• Support project lead with scheduling, diary management, and organizing meetings.
• Coordinate production and circulation of papers and event materials.

Skills

Communication

Administrative Support

Relationship Building

Job description

Reference: 0746-24

Hours: 0.6 FTE

Location: Lancaster, Hybrid

Following the award of an Economic and Social Research Council large grant, Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a Project Coordinator to work in the new Centre for Corpus Linguistic Approaches to Safeguarding Studies (CLASS). You will be responsible for assisting the management of the £2,500,000 project, which aims to address contemporary questions in safeguarding and child protection research.

Read more about the CLASS Centre and project here.

The role involves supporting the project lead, Professor Lauren Devine, with general administrative duties such as scheduling, diary management, arranging and minuting meetings (both in person and online), organizing travel and accommodation, liaising with the procurement team and other university departments. You will also ensure the timely processing of expenses and invoices, organize project management and advisory board meetings, and coordinate the production and circulation of papers and event materials, including organizing venues and refreshments for external engagement events. Additionally, liaising with external partners, Co-Investigators at other universities, and supporting a research administrator at Aston University are part of the role.

Applicants should have experience providing administrative support in a university or research environment, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to develop effective relationships with external colleagues, including members of the public.

The position is available from 1st August 2024, initially for one year with the possibility of extension.

The appointment is at Grade 5, with a salary range of £25,138 - £28,759. Appointments are typically made at the bottom of the scale.

What we offer

Alongside this exciting role, we offer a range of benefits. Please visit our website for more information.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Lancaster University is dedicated to creating a fairer and more inclusive environment for all staff, students, visitors, and the wider community. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups in the sector.

For an informal discussion or further information about the role, prospective candidates are encouraged to contact Professor Lauren Devine, the Project Lead.