Senior Project & Programmes Administrator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic Senior Project & Programme Administrator to join the Strategy Delivery & Transformation Department and support the delivery of the Education in Focus Programme.

You will work in partnership with Project Managers, Change Managers and programme sponsors to support the planning and delivery of specified projects, using the University's best-practice project framework. This will include coordinating and servicing key programme boards and meetings, overseeing project communications, and maintaining key documentation such as project timelines and risk logs.

About you:
You will work accurately to deadlines and in accordance with relevant policies and procedures, bringing excellent communication and organisational skills and a keen eye for detail. An engaged team member, you will also be able to work independently and manage your own workload. You will have a level of skill, experience and qualification equivalent to a professional qualification, together with excellent IT skills. Professional and clear-thinking, you will act as a role model within the Strategy Delivery & Transformation Department.

If you're enthusiastic about this opportunity but don't feel you meet every requirement, we would still encourage you to apply. We recognise that skills and experience can be gained in different ways.

About the University:
The University of Southampton is a research-driven institution, home to some of the world's leading minds, expanding our knowledge and passing it on to future generations. The University Strategy Delivery & Transformation Department is responsible for supporting the delivery of the University's strategy through our portfolio of Strategic Major Projects and Programmes.

Benefits:
The University of Southampton promotes a healthy work life balance with a generous holiday allowance, defined benefit pension, flexible working, generous parental leave and childcare provision.

We aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from candidates from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and those from working class, first generation Higher Education, the Global South, and other underrepresented groups.