Job Title: Executive Assistant North West Centre for Advanced Manufacturing 2 Project (NWCAM2) Department/School: School of Engineering Campus: Belfast Salary: £28,778 pro rata per annum Duration: Fixed-Term for 3 years / Part-Time, 0.6 FTE, 3 days per week Closing Date: 12th February 2026 Reference Number: 040806 - ABOUT US - We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer. - THE ROLE - As a key member of the North West Centre for Advanced Manufacturing 2 (NWCAM2) team, the post holder will provide a comprehensive and professional administrative support service to the NWCAM2 principal investigator and wider team. The NWCAM2 project, which is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), is led by Catalyst, in partnership with Atlantic Technology University (ATU), North West Regional College, Ulster University, Trinity College Dublin and Irish Manufacturing Research Centre. NWCAM2 is a cross-border innovation initiative, seeking to help 30 small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the health and life sciences sector to embed and accelerate sustainable manufacturing in their businesses. NWCAM2 is funded by the European Union through the PEACEPLUS programme. We may create a 12-month waiting list for same or similar roles within the Department / Faculty. The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts. - ABOUT YOU - The postholder will be required to have: - A good standard of literacy and numeracy as demonstrated by qualifications at GCSE grade C or higher (or equivalent), or by relevant work experience. - Working knowledge of a complex financial operating system within an organisation with experience of monitoring grants or budgets. - Experience of organising events and making travel and related arrangements and of servicing meetings in a business/work environment, including taking notes and making a personal contribution to the work/actions arising from committees/meetings. Please find our employee benefits on our website. Athena Swan Statement The School of Engineering holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working. The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.