Project Officer

Corehr; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Extensive professional development

Job summary

University of Liverpool is seeking a proactive Project Coordinator to support the lab’s research projects, partnerships and public profile. You will work with the Lab Director, researchers and partners to coordinate projects, events, communications and day-to-day laboratory activities.

You will help ensure timely delivery of projects, support funding opportunities, and represent the Lab at meetings and public engagements in the UK and internationally.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in project management and coordinating meetings, workshops, conferences or public events.
• Strong organisational, financial administration and reporting skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience supporting researchers, students or multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to contribute to grant applications, project bids and formal reports.
• Experience using modern digital and AI tools to support administrative tasks.
• Proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects, events, communications, finances and day-to-day lab activities.
• Support research projects, funding opportunities and public representation in the UK and internationally.
• Liaise with Lab Director, researchers and external partners to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Project coordination

Administration

Stakeholder engagement

Meeting coordination

Financial administration

Reporting skills

Communication skills

Grant applications

Digital tools

Job description

Hours of work: Full-time - 35 hours per week.

Tenure: Fixed term up to 3 years with the possibility of extension.

The opportunity

You will play a central role in the effective operation, supporting the lab’s research projects, people, partnerships and public profile. Working closely with the Lab Director, researchers and external partners, you will coordinate projects, events, communications, finances, research administration and day-to-day laboratory activities.

You will help ensure that projects are delivered effectively, funding opportunities are supported, events are professionally organised, and the Lab is represented confidently at meetings and public engagements in the UK and internationally.

About you

We are seeking a proactive, highly organised and self-directed professional with strong experience in project coordination, administration and stakeholder engagement. This is a professional-services role and does not require technical expertise in robotics or AI.

You will have:

• Previous experience in project management and coordinating meetings, workshops, conferences or public events.
• Strong organisational, financial administration and reporting skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience supporting researchers, students or multidisciplinary teams.
• The ability to contribute to grant applications, project bids and formal reports.
• Experience using modern digital and AI tools to support administrative and operational tasks.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel and represent the Lab at meetings and events across the UK, Europe and internationally.

About us

Established in 1881, we are an internationally renowned Russell Group university recognised for our high-quality teaching and research. We are consistently ranked as one of the best universities both nationally and globally, and the majority of our research is rated world leading or internationally excellent. Find out more about us.

The role will be based at the School of Computer Science and Informatics, working closely with Dr. Anh Nguyen and Dr. Baoru Huang. You will collaborate with academic and professional-services colleagues across different Schools, Faculties and University offices, as well as project partners, funders, industry stakeholders and research institutions across the UK, Europe and internationally.

About the benefits

Join us and you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative community. Here are some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

30 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + 6 closure days over the Christmas period

Extensive professional development opportunity

For more information visit our why work here web pages

https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/working/whyworkhere/benefits/

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to enhancing a workforce as diverse as our community and particularly encourage applicants who are of minoritised genders and ethnic backgrounds, living with a disability, and/or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.