NERC DTP Project Manager at The University of Edinburgh

Fixed Term Contract – Temporary

Full Time – 35 Hours Per Week.

The Opportunity:

As NERC DTP Project Manager, you will provide proactive administrative and financial support for the current NERC funded E4 DTP working closely with the DTP Director in the School of GeoSciences. Your exceptional interpersonal skills will enable you to work closely with students, academic staff and other professionals, building strong relationships with all stakeholders.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, highly organised and able to demonstrate excellent judgement and initiative. You will be working within a busy annual cycle and your ability to manage your time effectively and prioritise tasks will be essential to your success in this role. Our ideal candidate has relevant administrative experience, is comfortable working independently and as part of a team and can demonstrate an excellent track record of delivering work to a high standard.

The role is based in the Grant Institute, King’s Buildings

This post is full-time (35 hours per week).

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets.
• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload.
• Flexible approach to work and willing to learn new things.
• Competent IT skills particularly with Microsoft Office products.
• Include a CV and cover letter detailing how you meet the criteria for the role as part of your application.