Project Administrator

The Project Administrator (PA) is for an externally funded project Nature-based integration: Connecting communities with/in the natural environment, funded by British Academy- Nuffield Foundation Understanding Communities Scheme. This project is delivered by an interdisciplinary, cross-sector team of academics, artists, local and national policymakers and practitioners, and community members, utilising a co- productive approach that ensures recognition of, and engagement with diverse positionalities and ways of knowing. More details about the project can be found HERE.

The Project administrator is responsible for administrative duties on the Nuffield and British Academy research project, working closely with Principal Investigators. For this role, you will work with a team of project managers and project coordinators across different institutions, so good communication and collaboration skills are essential. The main duties include documentation, meeting management and minutes, emails communications, handling project budgets, booking travel, supporting the research team to establish and maintain a range of systems and processes for effective project management and using time management skills to help the team stay on track.

Kingston School of Art (KSA) has a strong heritage. Since its origins in the late 19th century it has established an exceptional reputation and become one of the UK’s leading art and design educational institutions.

The Faculty combines a dedication to creative risk-taking, innovation and experimentation with a commitment to working with numerous local, national and global partners and collaborators to lead and shape the future of the creative and cultural industries. As an Art School within a university, KSA fuses the benefits of an art and design-focused identity with the ability to be at the forefront of exciting cross-disciplinary developments in diverse areas such as health, business, engineering and the humanities and social sciences.

Ranked in the top five per cent of the world for art and design education by QS Top Universities, KSA produces globally celebrated alumni, high performing courses, impactful research performance and regularly achieves industry and student awards while engaging with the latest thinking from industry practitioners.

The Faculty works with leading brands and institutions forging exciting partnerships with organisations like the ICA, the Design Museum and the BFI. More recently, the Faculty has expanded its international presence through partnerships with the Indian Institute of Art and Design and the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, America.

With a wide variety of disciplines taught within the Faculty, KSA offers opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration in research and teaching – providing both exceptional choice for students and a stimulating environment for academics in the creative fields.

This is a part-time, fixed-term role until May 2024 working 7.4 hours per week with a starting salary of £5,461 per annum (20% pro-rata to £27,305 FTE).

Interview date - TBC

If you require further information about this role, please contact Dr Azadeh Fatehrad, Senior Lecturer in Design Enterprise.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

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