Projects and Post-Award Administrator

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Basis Full-Time

Job profile for Projects and Post-Award Administrator

Portsmouth 19/11/2026 Projects and Post-Award Administrator

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Salary £27,865 - £31,861 per annum Contractual hours 37 Basis Full-Time Job category/type Permanent
- Full-Time Job reference REC Attachments Recruitment Process  REC
- Projects and Post-Award Administrator
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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. Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.

Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings. Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role: 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, we are unable to support hybrid working for this appointment. The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 30 November 2026.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Suzi Edwards at

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)
Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• 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.
• The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits

Salary Information:
New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual…