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Queen’s Communities and Place (QCAP) is an AHSS Faculty flagship research initiative based in the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work. It launched in November 2021, and supports the creation of research partnerships between world-leading academics and partner communities. QCAP focuses on a “place-based” approach, harnessing local expertise, insight, and academic expertise to create and test novel solutions to previously intractable problems. In addition to this, it provides the opportunity to work with other national and international partners, sharing knowledge and best practice and creating new, sustainable partnerships for the longer term.

As SUMIT Project Support Officer for the Start360 Demonstrator site (Belfast) the person will be co-located between QUB QCAP and START360 (Belfast).

The role will deliver the full range of project support services including maintaining project plans and reporting in line with funding governance and will be responsible for budget monitoring and procurement, the training and onsite support to field work within the demonstrator sites and representing the project at internal and external stakeholder forums.

Whilst the Programme Manager is accountable for site performance, the administration support is responsible for day-today activities and is expected to deal with ad hoc queries on site without escalation Where appropriate, the  supervise and train staff related to SUMIT demonstrator organisational partners and delegate work, monitor and review individual and team progress and performance

SUMIT is a project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body

About the person:

The role holder will have:

• Relevant academic / vocational qualifications (e.g. NVQ2, A Levels or equivalent) and recent relevant work experience. OR;
• Significant relevant experience within a university or communities support environment
• Previous experience in a project related role with experience of
• Implementing administrative systems to ensure project governance
• Organising and coordinating cross-functional meetings, preparing agendas, and minutes and track actions
• Analysing complex information and presenting reports in varies formats
• Contributing to project plans and schedules
• Budget management / procurement practices
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders
• Experience of organising events
• Proven track record of being part of an effective team
• Evidence of working independently and confidently taking decisions within the remit of the role
• Knowledge of current and relevant GDPR and H&S requirements specific to demonstrator site
• Excellent IT skills including experience of using MS Excel, MS Word, MS Teams and email packages.
• The role holder will be;
  • A confident communicator demonstrating the ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders and delivering training / guidance
  • Willing to travel to meet the needs of the post

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/HumanResources/pay-reward-and-benefits/.

Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit www.qub.ac.uk/diversity.

If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application - http://go.qub.ac.uk/internationalstaffsupport.

Candidate Information