Project Administrator DATAMIND - Maternity cover

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

This is a full-time fixed term position until 16th October to cover Maternity leave.

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Project Administrator to join DATAMIND on a 6-month maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant mental health research programme while gaining valuable experience within a complex, multi-partner environment.

DATAMIND is a UK-wide Mental Health Research Hub and a £7M+ multi-partner programme bringing together 11 universities, charities and People with Lived Experience. Our work is transforming how mental health data is accessed and used to improve care, inform policy and accelerate research into suicide and self-harm prevention.

Working closely with the Programme Manager, partners across the four Nations and Communications & Engagement team, you will play a central role in supporting project governance, stakeholder coordination, reporting and financial monitoring. You will help ensure the programme meets key milestones, funder requirements and strategic objectives, while maintaining accurate project documentation and supporting meetings and events.

The role offers valuable professional experience within Swansea University’s APM-accredited project management environment, providing insight into structured project governance and delivery practices, alongside experience supporting a large-scale funded research programme and working with partners across the UK..

This position would suit someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and experience in project or programme administration who is looking to broaden their experience in the research and higher education sector.

If you are motivated by work that delivers meaningful societal impact and are ready to contribute to a collaborative, forward-thinking team, we encourage you to apply.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

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