Project Administrator (86044)

Reference: MAY20249916
Expiry date: 17:59, Thu, 16th May 2024
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £27,979.00 - £32,332.00 Per Annum
Benefits: 30 Days holiday (pro rata) + Bank Holiday and additional Christmas closure days
Duration: Fixed-term appointment up 30th April 2025

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Administrator to join our dynamic Team within LSTM and support our mission-driven initiatives. Working closely with project managers, team members and stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the successful delivery of our projects.

The successful post holder will provide administration support to the Current Research Information System (CRIS) Project team throughout the initiation, implementation and closing phases of the project. The Project Administrator will also support the research ethics application process by providing administration support to the Research Governance, Ethics and Integrity (RGEI) team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Project Governance: Supporting the Project Manager and project team with all project governance; Maintain project workplans for the project; Regular review and updating of project action logs; Support LSTM project team with preparation for workshops, testing and training.
• Project Administration: Work with the CRIS Suppliers and Project team to schedule meetings and workshops; Arrange internal meetings; Minute taking at meetings; Provide logistical support to team members and visitors for both UK and overseas trips.
• Financial Administration: To include raising purchase orders, processing consultant/supplier invoices and expense claims.
• Research Ethics Administration: Provide administration support to the research ethics application process; Co-ordinate set-up arrangement for new staff or PhD student’s requiring access to LSTM resources; Support the updating of the department research management database.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills with project-based administration experience, you will have an exceptional aptitude of microsoft office packages. The candidate will also ideally demonstrate:

• Experience of working within a project team
• Experience of minute taking and effective communications
• Experience of organising workshops and meetings
• Flexible with ability to multi-task and prioritise time and task demands
• Exceptional organisation ability and attention to detail

(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)

Informal enquiries can be made to: clare.littlewood@lstmed.ac.uk

Additional benefits of joining LSTM:

• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure days
• Generous occupational pension schemes
• Government backed “cycle to work” scheme.
• Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
• Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies

If youre ready to contribute your skills and passion to meaningful programmes that make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Closing Date: 16th May 2024

Application Process: To apply for the position please click on the apply link and upload your CV and Covering Letter.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

About LSTM

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies