Project Administrator (Fixed-term, Part-time)
Funding for this post is available in the first instance until 30 June 2029.
The McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research invites applications for a fixed-term, part-time (0.6 full time equivalent) Project Administrator, generously supported by Arcadia (https://www.arcadiafund.org.uk).
The post-holder will be employed on the Mapping Africa's Endangered Archaeological Sites and Monuments (MAEASaM project (https://maeasam.org ' @MAEASaMProject), and will join the Cambridge-based team comprising the Principal Investigator, the Project Manager, Researchers, and a second part-time Project Administrator with whom the post-holder will work closely to ensure that all the administrative needs of the project are met. The post-holder will also liaise with the wider team of Co-Investigators and Researchers who are based across Africa and other locations in the UK, mainland Europe and Scandinavia.
MAEASaM is an international, multi-partner programme. The University of Cambridge serves as the lead and coordinating institution. The project works with collaborating institutions and organisations to identify and document endangered sites and monuments in eleven African countries. The team employs a combination of remote sensing (use of satellite imagery), records-based research and selective archaeological field surveys to map and document thousands of sites, so helping to safeguard Africa's rich archaeological and cultural heritage.
Key responsibilities
The primary scope of the role is to support the achievement of the project's goals, in close collaboration with the Project Manager, Principal Investigator and all team members.
The successful candidate is expected to be educated to A Level standard or equivalent standard/NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of practical experience. Previous experience in an administrative role and experience of working in a higher education setting are essential. The post-holder will be an experienced user of Microsoft Office, with excellent planning, organisational and team-working skills.
The closing date is 01 August 2025.
Interviews are expected to take place on 18 August 2025.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.
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Informal enquiries may be addressed to the MAEASaM Project Manager Stefania Merlo (sm399@cam.ac.uk).
Please quote reference JC46547 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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