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Research Project Officer (102066-0326) Jobs in Coventry, England, United Kingdom at University of Warwick
Title: Research Project Officer (102066-0326)
Company: University of Warwick
Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom
About The Role
Informal Queries
- For informal queries about the role, please contact Sarah Doughty, Departmental Administrator, at [email protected].
Flexible Working
- We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.
This post represents an exciting opportunity to support and develop the wide range of cutting-edge research initiatives carried out by the Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies (CIM).
This is a full-time permanent role is an ideal chance to develop your post-award administrative skills across an unusually diverse range of funded research projects and the Centre’s many innovative research activities and events.
About You
You should be an experienced research administrator capable of supporting a diverse portfolio of funded projects alongside a wide range of other research activities.
You will have experience of administering HEI research projects, using SAP (or comparable financial software), and events organisation experience.
A flexible approach to work, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, are all required to perform the wide-ranging duties of this role.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
About The Department
To find out more about the Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies, please visit this website: Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies | Homepage
To find out more about research at the CIM, please visit this website: Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies | Research
About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
- World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
- Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply
CLOSING DEADLINE: Thursday 14th May 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)
To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline.
You will be asked to include a CV and cover letter. Within these documents, please:
- Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
- Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.
- Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description (PDF attached below).
- Interview Date: To be confirmed
- Start Date: As soon as possible
Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal will be considered.
You are welcome to include any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave).
Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.
What we Offer
We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including
- An attractive pension scheme.
- 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
- Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
- Onsite childcare facilities.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. Find out more about our flexible working arrangements.
We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see: Our Commitments | University of Warwick
Job Description
JD – Research Project Officer (102066).pdf – 115KB Opens in a new window
Right to Work in the UK
We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.
