Project Administrator

Research Services

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

This new part-time (0.2 FTE) post is available immediately on a fixed term basis until 31 December 2023 in Research Services. There is a possibility that the post will be extended if additional funds become available.

Summary of the role

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an EU-funded research project based in the College of Social Sciences and International Studies and involving a team of scholars and international partners. The role will involve project administration for the ERC Advanced grant TWICEASGOOD: Twice as Hard, Half as Good? Women Candidates’ Experience of Sexism on the Campaign Trail.  The project, led by Professor Susan Banducci, has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreement No 101019284).

The role will involve supporting the project team through general administration, travel arrangements, organisation of events, and liaison with internal and external partners.

The successful candidate will have excellent administration and organisational skills, with prior experience of event organisation.  The ability to prioritise a demanding workload and to work independently is crucial.  Experience of administrative support is required.

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The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 39 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further infor mation

For further information, please contact Professor Susan Banducci, email [email protected].