Project Administrator - National Cardiovascular Research Network
Job Number SU00940 Contract Type Fixed Term Salary £26,338 to £29,179 per annum Faculty/Directorate Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science Location Singleton Campus, Swansea Closing Date 5 Jun 2025 Interview Date 16 Jun 2025 Informal Enquiries Christopher George christopher.george@swansea.ac.uk
Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.
About The Role
This is a Fixed Term contract for 3 years working 17.5 hours per week.
The NCRN is a new Sustainable Centre, funded by the recent investment of £48M into research by Health and Care Research Wales and is unique in being the only Centre to receive additional funding through partnership with the British Heart Foundation. The Network is Wales-wide and embeds a collaborative alliance between researchers, clinicians, patients, public, Universities and Health Boards to enhance critical mass and excellence in cardiovascular research.
The post will cover a diverse range of administrative functions to support the NCRN leadership team including the administration of project plans, engaging and communicating with stakeholders, assisting with budgets, monitoring and reporting, data input, management of schedules and providing administrative support at the different stages of the project: implementation, planning, delivery and project closure.
The post is part time (17.5 hours per week) and the working pattern can be arranged flexibly.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
Welsh Language Skills
The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.
The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.
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