Project Officer

Grade: 

Grade 6

Hours per Week: 

15

Contract Type:

Fixed Term - Ends 31/03/2029

Closing Date: 

23.59 hours BST on Friday 03 May 2024  (unless otherwise stated) 

If you have excellent project coordination and planning skills and you are looking for an exciting and rewarding new challenge, this part time, fixed term role in the School of Psychology could be just right for you.

As the Project Officer for Dr. Jim Everett’s ‘TRUSTAI’ project, you will provide assistance and co-ordination in the management of this large-scale research project. You will develop, maintain and support effective, two-way channels of communication for the project and its stakeholders to facilitate successful delivery of objectives. 

You will also be responsible for overseeing the logistical aspects of the project, including tasks such as fielding participant enquiries, liaising with stakeholders, liaising with the advisory board and external speakers, assisting with conference organisation, overseeing the budget, helping to prepare the grant reports, managing the project webpage, and managing the project’s social media accounts

As a Project Officer you can expect to:

• Provide proactive, timely administrative support and coordination for all aspects of project activity
• Act as the first point of contact for the project
• Coordinate and promote project events and prepare briefings/communications for stakeholders
• Liaise with sub-contracted App/Web Developers to help ensure timely and successful completion of objectives

What we are looking for:

• Educated to a-level standard or equivalent
• Substantial experience in a similar role providing project administrative support and coordination
• Good project management skills with the ability to plan and manage multiple projects and workload
• Experience of setting up administrative systems and procedures for a new project

What we can offer in return:

The University of Kent is a distinctive and attractive place to work. As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing throughout your time with us. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts
• on site parking

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we would welcome your application. Please see the links below to view the job description and to apply for this post. For questions about the application process, please contact the HR Team peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting ref number: HSS-216-24-R.

Further details:   

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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