Project Administrator

Lincoln Institute for Rural and Coastal Health

Location: Lincoln

Salary: From £25,949 per annum

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

Reference: CHS332

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).