IGNITE SENIOR PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR

Job Description - Home - The University - Job Opportunities and Working At Swansea - Current Vacancies - IGNITE Senior Project Administrator (maternity cover) Back to list IGNITE Senior Project Administrator (maternity cover) Related pages - Current Vacancies - Benefits & Rewards - Equality Diversity & Inclusion - Information for Applicants - Information for New Staff - Performance Enabling - UK Visas & Immigration Apply Now Job Number SU01313 Contract Type Fixed Term Salary 29,959 to 33,482 per annum Working Pattern Full Time Faculty/Directorate Faculty of Science and Engineering Location Bay Campus, Swansea Closing Date 7 Dec 2025 Interview Date 17 Dec 2025 Informal Enquiries - Sarah Roberts [Confidential Information] - Prof Cameron Pleydell-Pearce [HIDDEN TEXT] About The University Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life. Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance. About The Role This role is for Maternity Cover from December 2025 until November 2026. IGNITE is a 22M EPSRC research hub revolutionising sustainable steel manufacturing across the UK. The Senior Project Administrator is responsible for supporting the Project Director / Manager / Principal Investigator as part of a project team with the administration of projects at the university. This will cover a diverse range of administrative functions including the administration of project plans, engaging and communicating with stakeholders, overseeing/assisting budgets, monitoring and reporting, data input and providing administrative support at the different stages of the project: implementation, planning, delivery and project closure. The responsibilities will include dealing with and resolving a wide range of matters, which will often be confidential, sensitive or urgent, exercising sound judgement with respect to the most appropriate course of action. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation. As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh Language Skills The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course. The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted. Additional Information Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter. Apply Now Share Share; IGNITE Senior Project Administrator (maternity cover) Share this via Or copy the link Job Description Download Job Description.docx Print this page Back to list - Current Vacancies - Benefits & Rewards - Equality Diversity & Inclusion - Information for Applicants - Information for New Staff - Performance Enabling - UK Visas & Immigration