Research Programme Coordinator

Are you a well organised individual seeking a new temporary assignment in the Brighton area? 

Research Support Coordinator 

Location - BN1 

 £12.19 to £14.74 per hour PAYE (Dependant on experience) 

£14.90 to £18.15 Ltd Umbrella Co (Dependant on experience) 

Full time temporary role 

My Client, a Brighton based University, are seeking an organised Research Support Coordinator in providing operational, administrative, and financial support to a complex and growing programme of interdisciplinary research in sustainability.

• Support Research Project Principal Investigators, Co-Investigators, and Programme Directorate.
• Organise logistics for meetings and workshops in conjunction with the Communications and Engagement Officer.
• Draft agendas, take minutes, and manage documentation, invoicing, and reconciliation of funds.
• Maintain a calendar of crucial deadlines and events and send weekly emails about research funding opportunities.
• Process and file key documentation and information, including project reports and contracts.
• Report on finance and project status, prepare budget statements and reports.
• Organise venues, accommodation, catering, and travel arrangements for meetings and events.
• Contribute to the maintenance of research project databases, web pages, and other information systems.
• Act as a first point of contact for project enquiries and undertake other duties as required.

• IT literate with experience in MS Office systems (Word, Excel & Outlook).
• Ability to deal with a wide range of different people including the experience to deal with high level staff at other organisations.
• Experience of financial management systems. 
• Experience in organising events, supporting meetings and diary management. 
• Appreciation of the need to maintain confidentiality and keep information and data secure.