Role
As Project Administrator you will play a pivotal role in the SmartSleep team, providing coordination, planning, support and administrative assistance. Reporting to the Principle Investigator, you will also work closely with the Research Associate and two Research Trainees, as well as a range of collaborators, external advisory groups and key stakeholders, including families and schools. You will be comfortable working independently and managing the administrative processes crucial to project success. The Project Administrator will provide activities and event management, oversee progress and the meeting of milestones, and compile progress and budgetary reports, among other activities. The Project Administrator role comes with ample opportunity for personal development and the remit to shape core ways of working.
The post is to start as soon as possible and no later than June 2026 and is a fixed term contract funded from January 2026 to December 2028, with the possibility of end date extension with a later start date.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
1. The postholder will have relevant Level 3 qualifications (e.g., A levels) or equivalent.
2. They will require the ability to communicate effectively with the project team and key stakeholders (e.g., families, schools) and have excellent planning and organisational skills.
3. They will have experience in supporting the organisation of events and experience in project management and/or administrative support (e.g., in the context of research projects).
For the full list please refer to the Person Specification.
Interview date: To be confirmed