Research and Innovation Project Delivery Administrator

Are you exceptionally well organised and enjoy a diverse and wide-ranging workload? The University of Exeter are looking to recruit experienced, professional and efficient Research and Innovation Project Delivery Administrator. This role will be part of our Project Delivery Team, a pooled resource that support externally funded projects across the project lifecycle, across all disciplines and faculties on a fractional FTE or short-term basis. 

Interviews are expected to take place soon after the role closes, and they will include the completion of tasks and an interview with the Project Delivery Team Managers and stakeholders of the service. 

About the Role: 

As key members of the Project Delivery Team, you will be part of the dynamic team that contribute to a vibrant, supported and World Class research environment. You will be allocated a portfolio of projects to offer administrative support. These projects will be from a wide range of disciplines, with a wide range of academics. These challenging roles offer a unique opportunity to grow as an administration and customer services professional. 

Responsibilities: 

Provide advice, guidance, and administrative support to research staff and academics. 

Support the delivery of research and innovation projects across the project life cycle to ensure the success of research projects, and the management and mitigation of risks associated with research delivery, including any financial or operational risk.  

Support the development of REF (Research Excellence Framework) Impact Case Studies by collating the evidence for supported case studies. 

Work as part of the Project Delivery Team to support ad hoc project requirements and support the growth and continual improvement of the service. 

About You: 

We are looking for tenacious committed individuals with outstanding time management, and a passion for delivering quality service in a fast-paced environment. The key skills are: 

• An excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills. 
• Experience working independently and as part of a team. 
• Excellent communication skills with a broad range of external and internal stakeholders. 
• A passion for research and innovation. 
• Adaptability and flexibility in an ever-changing landscape. 
• Individuals that thrive on a complex and varied work portfolio. 
• Outstanding prioritisation skills. 

We can offer you the opportunity to develop your career in administration and customer services. 

Please ensure you read the Job Description.

Contact: 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jen Siggs J.M.Siggs@exeter.ac.uk or Anne-Caroline Hebrard A.Hebrard@exeter.ac.uk 

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have a visa which permits the right to work in the UK. Further details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are an existing Skilled Worker visa holder, we may be able to sponsor and will review the transitional arrangements - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/certificate-of-sponsorship-before-4-april-2024  

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