Senior Project & Programmes Administrator

University of Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southampton is seeking an experienced Senior Project & Programme Administrator to join the Strategy Delivery & Transformation Department to support Education in Focus Programme delivery. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Change Managers and sponsors to plan and deliver projects, coordinating boards, overseeing communications and maintaining key documentation.

You will be precise, deadline-driven and follow policies, with strong IT skills and the ability to work

Qualifications

• A professional qualification or equivalent experience is required.
• Able to work to deadlines and in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Strong IT skills and keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and service key programme boards and meetings.
• Support planning and delivery of projects using the University’s best-practice project framework.
• Maintain project timelines and risk logs and manage project communications.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisation

IT skills

Education

Professional qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic Senior Project & Programme Administrator to join the Strategy Delivery & Transformation Department and support the delivery of the Education in Focus Programme.

You will work in partnership with Project Managers, Change Managers and programme sponsors to support the planning and delivery of specified projects, using the University’s best-practice project framework. This will include coordinating and servicing key programme boards and meetings, oversee project communications, and maintain key documentation such as project timelines and risk logs.

About You

You will work accurately to deadlines and in accordance with relevant policies and procedures, bringing excellent communication and organisational skills and a keen eye for detail. An engaged team member, you will also be able to work independently and manage your own workload. You will have a level of skill, experience and qualification equivalent to a professional qualification, together with excellent IT skills. Professional and clear-thinking, you will act as a role model within the Strategy Delivery & Transformation Department. We recognise that skills and experience can be gained in different ways.

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Karen Stedman, Operations Manager at [e-mail].

Working At The University Of Southampton

Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton!

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. We welcome applications from candidates who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, the Global South, and other underrepresented groups.

About The University

The University of Southampton is a research-driven institution, home to some of the world’s leading minds, expanding our knowledge and passing it on to future generations.

The University Strategy Delivery & Transformation Department is responsible for supporting the delivery of the University’s strategy through our portfolio of Strategic Major Projects and Programmes. We would love you to help us achieve the remarkable and build an inclusive world.

The University of Southampton promotes a healthy work life balance with a generous holiday allowance, defined benefit pension, flexible working, generous parental leave and childcare provision.

For more information on our benefits, please visit our human resources pages.