Project Administrator

TL;DR

Project Administrator (Education): Providing administrative, financial, and coordination support for projects within the Institute of Educational Technology with an accent on budget monitoring, documentation management, and operational logistics. Focus on maintaining project systems, facilitating team communication, and ensuring compliance with university policies.

Location: Hybrid role, must be able to attend the Milton Keynes office approximately 2 days per week.

Salary: £27,319 – £30,378 per annum.

Company

hirify.global is the UK’s largest university, dedicated to widening access to higher education through flexible, research-led learning.

What you will do

• Monitor and reconcile project budgets, raise purchase requisitions, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to project managers and teams, including handling routine enquiries.
• Maintain project documentation, shared resources, and digital spaces like SharePoint and Teams.
• Organise project events, including logistics, room bookings, and materials.
• Liaise with internal departments to track contracts and payments.
• Contribute to team networks and share best practices for administrative processes.

Requirements

• Must be based in the UK and able to commute to the Milton Keynes office.
• Good standard of general education (GCSE/GCE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust in a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, Ariba, and Clicktravel.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and manage data accurately.
• Commitment to equality legislation and university policies.

Nice to have

• Experience providing administrative support in a complex organization.
• Experience supporting projects, events, or financial processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements including job shares, part-time, or compressed hours.
• Commitment to work-life balance and professional development.
• Access to comprehensive staff benefits package.
• Collaborative and inclusive team environment.

Hiring process

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview via MS Teams in mid/late August.