About this role
Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week.
Closing Date: Sunday 05 July 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 22 July 2026
The Lincoln Institute for Rural and Coastal Health (LIRCH) - part of the University of Lincoln, is seeking to appoint an efficient, intuitive, and results-driven Project Administrator. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting a growing, high-impact research institute focused on reducing health inequalities across rural and coastal communities.
About the Role
As Project Administrator, you will provide vital administrative support to a dynamic project team, ensuring a highly organised, intuitive, and proactive approach to post-award research activities. You will contribute to the smooth delivery of LIRCH by supporting coordination, communication, and reporting requirements across the programme. You will manage stakeholder and partner enquiries, support finance, governance, and compliance processes, and maintain project integrity while offering advice and assistance to the LIRCH academic team.
About LIRCH
The Lincoln Institute for Rural and Coastal Health (LIRCH) is the UK’s first integrated and multidisciplinary research institute dedicated to rural and coastal health. Backed by £10.9 million from Research England’s Expanding Excellence in England (E3) fund, LIRCH is ensuring resource is in place to support elevation and research sustainability.
The Institute brings together expertise from across disciplines to tackle place-based health inequalities affecting rural, coastal, and remote communities. Through collaboration with communities and the next generation of researchers, LIRCH is shaping a new field of research and developing future leaders in this vital area.
About You
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
Strong administrative and organisational skills The ability to manage multiple priorities independently with accuracy and efficiency Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Experience supporting projects or research activities (desirable) A proactive, problem-solving approach
Why Join Us?
At the University of Lincoln, you’ll be part of an innovative and supportive environment with excellent opportunities for professional growth. We offer:
30 days annual leave (pro rata), plus 14 bank holiday and concessionary days Competitive and progressive pay structures A commitment to training and development A collaborative, forward-thinking workplace
Further Information
For further information about LIRCH visit LIRCH | University of Lincoln. Please direct informal enquiries about this exciting opportunity to: Amie Garforth [email protected].
This role is advertised as full time however we would be open to a flexible working pattern or job share for the right candidate(s).
Further details:
Job Description and Person Specification
You can find out more about working at Lincoln, and everything that we have to offer, at: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/jobopportunities/
We strive for a diverse workforce with the very best employees and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. The University encourages applications from underrepresented groups inclusive of Black, Asian and other minoritised/marginalised ethnic groups, all gender identities and expressions from the LGBTQIA+ community, candidates with a disability, and those that practise different faiths and beliefs, to enhance our One Community where we strive to be kind, patient, and supportive of each other.