Organizer Information
The University of Cambridge is one of the world’s leading research institutions, with a long-standing reputation for academic excellence across disciplines. Within the university, the School of the Physical Sciences oversees multiple departments, research units, and interdisciplinary programs that drive scientific innovation. The School Research Project Administrator role supports large-scale academic projects, ensuring effective coordination, budget management, communications, and administrative organisation. The University is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and high professional standards across all research and administrative posts.
Title & Description
Position Title: School Research Project Administrator (Fixed-term)
This role provides administrative and project coordination support for research initiatives within the School of the Physical Sciences. The Administrator will help manage events, oversee timelines, maintain documentation, support researchers, and ensure the efficient progression of research deliverables. The position requires excellent organisational, communication, and multitasking abilities, as well as strong capacity to work independently within an academic environment.
The Role Overview
- Contract Type: Fixed-term (until 30 September 2026)
- Salary: £29,605–£33,966 (Grade 5)
- Working Hours: Full-time
- Reporting to: School-level management and research leads
- Programme: Research administration within the School of the Physical Sciences
- Employment Requirement: Must be eligible to live and work in the UK
Position & Tasks
- Coordinating research project activities
- Managing documentation, timelines, and deliverables
- Organising meetings, workshops, and academic events
- Supporting communications between departments and researchers
- Overseeing basic financial administration and reporting
- Maintaining databases, records, and project archives
- Contributing to efficient day-to-day research operations
Categories
Administration, Research Management, University Staff Position
Eligibility
- The role is open to experienced administrators with strong financial and interpersonal skills.
- Applicants must have good experience in budget management/finance.
- Experience in project management is desirable but not strictly essential.
- The University requires that applicants are eligible to live and work in the UK.
- The role can be considered part-time for candidates who want flexible working.
Program Benefits
- Competitive university salary
- Working within world-class research environments
- Access to university staff benefits, training, and development resources
Application Fee
No Entry fee
Application Requirements
- CV
- Cover letter
- Online application form via the University of Cambridge recruitment portal
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 15 December 2024
Location
Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Additional Details
- The University strongly supports equality, diversity, and inclusion, and encourages applications from all parts of society.
- The role involves working across a wide disciplinary range — you may support very different research projects in different departments
- Because of its financial component, strong budgeting and financial risk-monitoring skills are considered essential.
- The administrator will regularly engage with external partner institutions (universities, museums, non-profits), so good stakeholder management and communication skills are important.
Website Link: https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs
