Project Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
The University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) have an exciting opportunity for a Project Administrator to join our AMRC Machining Group.
In this role, you will provide project administration support to the Machining Group. You will support project teams and staff within the group in administrative tasks such as ordering and purchasing items from SAP, organising and booking of travel and accommodation for staff and preparing documents (e.g. spreadsheets, timesheets etc) for the wide and varied Machining group projects you will support.
As a Project Administrator, you will work on various topics and themes across the whole Machining Group, with support and guidance from your Line Manager and the group’s head of project management. The progression route for this role is through a Project Management line and you would be encouraged to progress to one day becoming a Project Coordinator.
For this role, you will have:
- 5 x GCSEs, grade C and above including English and Maths (or equivalent experience)
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, especially where at times the content may be technical and unfamiliar.
- Management of information, including capturing actions, carrying out and follow up of actions.
- Ability to develop creative approaches to problem solving.
We are part of the AMRC with Boeing which focuses on the research, development and application of state-of-the-art technologies. We have an excellent track record of developing technology and integrating it into a shop floor environment to demonstrate financial benefit to partners. This ability to translate technological advances into bottom line savings has led to a large growth in demand from especially its aerospace partners and a growing need for skilled engineers with an interest in manufacturing.
About the University
We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.
We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.
Follow @sheffielduni and @ShefUniJobs on Twitter for more information about what makes the University of Sheffield a remarkable place to work.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Project Administrator roles across University of Sheffield's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,149 - £24,715 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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