School Research Project Administrator (Fixed Term)

Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research organization is seeking a full-time Research Project Administrator to support various research projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong finance and project management skills, with the ability to coordinate events and monitor budgets effectively. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop their project management skills in a dynamic research environment. Flexible working arrangements are available, including remote work options.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Work from home options

Qualifications

• Experience in finance and budgeting is essential.
• Experience in project management and delivery would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, and support research projects.
• Monitor expenditure against budgets and ensure funds are used effectively.
• Facilitate activities and events such as conferences and workshops.

Skills

Strong finance skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Job description

The School for Arts and Humanities invites applications for a Research Project Administrators who will be managed through the Centre for Research in the Arts Social Sciences and Humanities (CRASSH) and deployed to Faculty/Centre-based projects in the School. The role is full time and fixed term for 2 years.

We are looking for an experienced administrator, with strong finance and interpersonal skills who can support the effective planning and delivery of research projects across the School. This is a great opportunity to develop your project management and finance skills and to work alongside, cutting-edge research groups.

You will be part of a friendly team of administrators based in CRASSH, and will help facilitate a number of projects across the School. The School of Arts and Humanities comprises several Faculties and Departments, so projects may span a wide range of topics and disciplines, including Modern and Medieval Languages, Linguistics, English, Architecture, History of Art, Philosophy, Music, Classics, Divinity or Asian and Middle Eastern Studies.

The role includes, but is not limited to providing tailored coordination, events and budget planning support to ensure the smooth-running of the projects. You will help create project outlines and plans, monitor and report on project milestones, ensure that deadlines are met and deliverables are produced. You will co‑ordinate and support project related activities and events, such as conferences and workshops. You will monitor expenditure against budgets, flagging any financial risks and making sure that the funds are being used effectively in line with funder and University guidelines. You will help to coordinate the project teams as well as colleagues and representatives at different partner institutions, which might include other Universities in the UK and abroad, museums and not‑for‑profit organisations.

You will be a well‑organised with a positive, flexible approach, strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines. You will have excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills, ability to build positive working relationships with administrative colleagues, research staff, and other stakeholders. You will need to be able to use your own initiative and will have strong problem‑solving skills. Experience in finance and budgeting is essential, and experience in project management and delivery would be an advantage.

This role is available full‑time, but we welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part‑time working. We offer flexible working arrangements, generally working from home 1 day a week during term and up to 2 days a week outside of term.

Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed and should be directed to Mette H. Rokkum Jamasb on [e-mail]. Questions on the application process should be directed to the School’s HR Team on [e-mail].

The closing date for applications is midnight (GMT) on Sunday 30 November 2025. Interviews are planned to take place the week of Monday 8 December 2025, subject to change.

Fixed‑term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

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