Research Centre Coordinator

The Faculty of Theology and Religion is seeking to recruit a Research Coordinator to provide high quality administrative and project management support to the McDonald Centre for Theology, Ethics and Public Life and the Ian Ramsay Centre for Science and Religion. The post holder will report formally to the Head of Administration and Finance in the Faculty, with day-to-day responsibility to the Directors of the Research Centres.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave (pro rata for part time appointments)
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working

About you

You are a proactive and highly organised professional with a strong background in administration and project management, ideally within a research or academic setting. Confident working independently and collaboratively, you combine excellent communication skills with the ability to manage complex tasks and competing deadlines. You have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to high-quality service, with experience coordinating events, managing websites and social media, and overseeing budgets and finance processes. Technologically adept and adaptable, you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are motivated to support the success and visibility of dynamic research centres through efficient systems, seamless logistics, and effective communication.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is midday (UK time) on Friday 30th May 2025

Interviews will likely take place during week commencing 23rd June 2025 and will be face to face.

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