Project Administrator; CHS

About The Role

The Lincoln Institute for Rural and Coastal Health (LIRCH) – part of the University of Lincoln – seeks an efficient, intuitive, and results‑driven Project Administrator. The role involves providing vital administrative support to a dynamic project team, ensuring a highly organised, intuitive, and proactive approach to post‑award research activities. You will support coordination, communication, and reporting across the programme, manage stakeholder and partner enquiries, assist with finance, governance, and compliance processes, and maintain project integrity while advising the LIRCH academic team.

LIRCH is the UK’s first integrated and multidisciplinary research institute dedicated to rural and coastal health. Supported by £10.9 million from Research England’s Expanding Excellence in England (E3) fund, LIRCH is ensuring resources are in place to support research sustainability. The Institute brings together expertise from across disciplines to tackle place‑based health inequalities affecting rural, coastal, and remote communities, collaborating with communities and the next generation of researchers to develop future leaders in this vital area.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities independently with accuracy and efficiency
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience supporting projects or research activities (desirable)
• A proactive, problem‑solving approach

At The University Of Lincoln, you’ll be part of an innovative and supportive environment with excellent opportunities for professional growth. We offer:

• 30 days annual leave (pro rata), plus 14 bank holiday and concessionary days
• Competitive and progressive pay structures
• A commitment to training and development
• A collaborative, forward‑thinking workplace

For further information about LIRCH, visit LIRCH | University of Lincoln. Please direct informal enquiries about this exciting opportunity to:
Amie Garforth

This role is advertised as full time; however, we would be open to a flexible working pattern or job share for the right candidate(s).

Closing Date: 05 Jul 2026

Department:
Administrative and Professional Services

Salary: £25,949 per annum

Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week.