Project Administrator London, England
Job description
Job title: Project Administrator
Department: School of Law
Contract Type: Part time, fixed term (5 years).
Salary: Grade 6 £31,834.82 - £38,213.82 Pro Rata incl London Allowance
Location: Bloomsbury, London
Hours: 7 hours per week
SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.
About the Department:
The School of Law, SOAS is the only one of its kind in the UK that is dedicated to legal systems and legal challenges of the developing world, with complementary strengths in human rights, international law and institutions, environmental law and international trade and commerce.
We have unrivalled expertise and produce world-leading research in comparative law (China, Africa, South/South-East Asia, the Middle East), complemented by specialists in international and transnational law, human rights, transnational commercial law, environmental law, and socio-legal method.
About the Role
The Project Administrator will provide pro-active professional support and guidance for the Leverhulme Trust-funded Research Leadership Award, The Social Life of Law in Authoritarian India. The project comprises a principal investigator (Dr. Mayur Suresh) who will lead a team of researchers and PhD students. The project involves a programme of research and engagement activities both in the UK and in India.
You will be responsible for the effective and efficient Project management of all activities of the project, satisfying the Leverhulme Trust (the funder) and SOAS University of London, in terms of legal, statutory and compliance requirements
You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.
How to Apply: Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement
Closing date: 24th April 2023
Interviews to be held: Week commencing 8th May 2023
Start Date: 4th September 2023
Further information
If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact [email protected]
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We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, the Global South, Black, Asian or other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.
