Projects and Post-Award Administrator

PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is open to Department of Research and Innovation employees of the University of Portsmouth only.

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference. One of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework, and ranked among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

The University is committed to delivering globally-recognised research and innovation solutions that improve society. The Department of Research and Innovation is central to enabling this through the provision of specialist professional services.

The Projects and Post-Award Administrator role provides high-quality, efficient, effective and flexible administrative support across the Department of Research and Innovation and the Doctoral College. The role may be called on to work with members of Faculty Executive Schools, Faculty and Professional Services teams. The role is capable of a range of responsibilities, including dedicated support to senior leaders as well as a broad portfolio of generalist administration, contributing to leadership effectiveness and the smooth operation of research and innovation activities.

This position is based on-site during standard University working hours; therefore, hybrid working is not supported for this appointment.

The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 30 November 2026.

Benefits include:
- Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
- Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
- Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
- Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Staff wellbeing programmes.
- Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
- Discounted learning.
- Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.

New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from normal policy.