University of Exeter
Project Delivery Team Administrator
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10 Aug 2026
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Cornwall (Hybrid)
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Fixed-term contract
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Salary will be £30,628 per annum pro rata on Grade D subject to knowledge, skills and experience.
About The Role
Project Administrator
This part-time (0.5 FTE) post is available from 01/10/2026 until 04/10/2027 on a fixed-term, maternity cover basis. Applications for secondments will be considered subject to agreement from your current line manager.
Salary will be £30,628 per annum pro rata on Grade D subject to knowledge, skills and experience.
This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.
This role will be part of a team of pooled research and innovation project delivery experts supporting a portfolio of live projects at different stages of development.
You will be responsible for supporting project management teams and ensuring the smooth running of the projects. Amongst your responsibilities, you will be the first point of contact for enquiries, as well as being responsible for organising meetings (in person & hybrid), producing agendas and taking minutes, assisting with event organisation, setting up purchase orders and processing invoices. You will support a diverse range of tasks and, as such, you must be able to plan and prioritise a varied workload. You will also be required to work independently and be proactive and flexible. It is essential that you are able to demonstrate good communication skills.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
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Please contact Chloe Severn, Project Manager, c.r.severn@exeter.ac.uk
About The Division
Research Division
The Research Division Is a Key Enabler To The Delivery Of The University's Strategy 2030, The Research And Impact Strategy, Successful REF Performances, And Generating External Research Income, By
- Supporting the full research project lifecycle from inception to impact
- Offering research infrastructure support
- Providing leadership for the Exeter Doctoral College
- Delivering joint strategic, policy and planning support to the University and Faculties
The division consists of four service groups: Doctoral College; Research Services; Research Software and Analytics; and Technical Strategy and Operations.
The Research Services Group provides a range of services: research strategy development and delivery through the Research Strategy team and our University Research Institute teams; faculty relationship management through our Faculty Partners; research development & management support and financial management through our Research Funder Clusters; Research and Impact performance and REF planning; Finance, systems and data support; Research ethics, governance and compliance.
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We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit-based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.
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You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Why our colleagues love working here
- Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
- Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
- Competitive pension contributions
- A genuine dedication to support the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
- Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do
How We Can Help
If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at hrhelpdesk@exeter.ac.uk. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.
Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have a visa which permits the right to work in the UK. Further details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are an existing Skilled Worker visa holder, we may be able to sponsor and will review the transitional arrangements - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/certificate-of-sponsorship-before-4-april-2024.
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