Innovation, Impact and Business
This part-time post, (0.8 FTE) is available from 1 October 2022 on a fixed term or secondment basis to 30 June 2023, based at our Truro Campus in Cornwall. The role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.
Summary of the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Administrator to join our Smartline Extension Project.
We are looking for someone with outstanding organisational and planning skills, and is able to manage a diverse workload, adopt existing processes and adhere to project regulations. You will be expected to provide administrative support across the project and deliver exceptional customer service. Tasks will include organising and supporting meetings, maintaining office systems, record keeping, supporting project activities, diary management, organising travel and accommodation arrangements, organising and supporting events and processing purchasing requests.
You will have experience in office systems and processes, record keeping, diary management, minute taking, and will be a strong team player. You will have a flexible attitude to your work and a willingness to support others when needed.
The successful candidate will have demonstrable administrative experience with excellent attention to detail, be able to communicate effectively, work independently, be able to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and have excellent IT skills.
Smartline is a research and innovation project that aims to stimulate growth in the eHealth and eWellbeing small and medium enterprise (SME) sector in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, improve the health and wellbeing of social housing tenants and build connected communities. It is a partnership project involving the University of Exeter, Coastline Housing Ltd, Volunteer Cornwall, Cornwall Council and the South West Academic Health Science Network. For more information about the work of Smartline, please visit the project website at https://www.smartline.org.uk/ .
This post is available from 1 October 2022 to 30 June 2023 and is part of a project involving the University of Exeter and Cornwall Council. It is funded through the European Regional Development Fund and forms part of the European Strategic Investment Framework for Heart of the South West.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
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 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).
Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City.
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 information
Please contact Belinda Broughton ([email protected] ).