Project Coordinator (Fixed Term)

Cambridge Service Alliance; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research team is looking for a Project Co-ordinator to support the NG'IPALAJEM project at the University of Cambridge. The role involves administrative support, coordination of events, and maintaining project records. Ideal candidates should have excellent organizational and communication skills, and be prepared to assist in data collection in Kenya. This is a fixed-term position for 12 months, starting by November 15, 2025.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on initiative and as part of a team.
• Prepared to spend periods of time in Kenya.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and organizational support to the project.
• Oversee administration of project milestones, records, and financial processes.
• Liaise with stakeholders and partner institutions.
• Organize meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Carry out HR and payroll administration.

Skills

Excellent organization skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills (spreadsheets and databases)

Written and oral communication skills

Job description

Applications are invited for a 12-month Project Co-ordinator position on the NG'IPALAJEM project, funded by the ERC. The project aims at collecting new palaeontological, archaeological and geological data in the field and in museums to tackle questions about human evolution in Africa in the last million years and is led by Prof. Marta Mirazón Lahr.

Further information about the project and its collaborative partners can be found at: https://www.palaeotrails.org/current-projects/ngipalajem/.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Ng'ipalajem team, providing comprehensive administrative and organisational support to the project, ensuring the effective coordination of activities, events, and communications. They will oversee the administration of project milestones, records, and financial processes, while maintaining accurate databases, websites, and documentation in line with university policies and procedures.

Acting as a key point of contact, they will liaise with stakeholders and partner institutions, support the preparation of reports, permits, and applications, and facilitate engagement across the project team. They will also play a central role in organising meetings, workshops, and conferences, as well as managing publicity and dissemination activities, including through social media.

In addition, the successful candidate will carry out HR and payroll administration, provide administrative support to the Principal Investigator and committees, assist with accurate transcription and organisation of research data, and contribute to the smooth running of the wider project team.

Applicants should have excellent organisation skills, attention to detail, ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team, excellent interpersonal skills, computer skills (spreadsheets and databases), excellent written and oral communication skills, and be prepared to spend periods of time in Kenya.

The successful applicant will be based at the Henry Wellcome Building, Department of Archaeology, University of Cambridge, and be prepared to spend time in Kenya assisting in the collection of data or during the project's fieldwork.

Terms and Conditions

• Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.
• Starting date should be no later than 15th November 2025.
• Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

Application Instructions

• Click the 'Apply' button to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
• Closing date for application is: Friday 17 October 2025.
• Interviews will be held online shortly after the closing date.
• Informal enquiries should be addressed to: Prof. Marta Mirazón Lahr, [e-mail].
• If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact [e-mail].
• Please quote reference JC47509 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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