School of Law / Human Rights CentreRanked 47th in the law subject section in the 2018 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, at Essex Law School we take excellence in research and excellence in education equally seriously. New academic staff are supported to become fellows of the Higher Education Authority and we champion research-led education, where teaching is informed by research and students develop research skills.The Human Rights Centre, based within the Law School are looking for a highly organised and proactive individual to join the team in the role of Project Administrator, The Human Rights, Big Data and Technology Project.Duties of the RoleAs a key member of the team, the post holder will support the day-to-day operations and activities of the Human Rights, Big Data and Technology Project, which is housed at the University's Human Rights Centre and you will be responsible for undertaking all administrative aspects of the Project. Responsibilities will include organising project travel, processing and co-ordinating grant finances, managing the projects inboxes, proof-reading submissions and other publications and planning and delivering various events.Skills and qualifications requiredThe successful candidate will be educated to A-Level standard or equivalent and will have experience of working as an administrator in any context as well as experience of liaising with stakeholders or working in an externally facing role.You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to work independently, self-motivate and take initiative. For the full skills, experience and qualifications required, please see the job specification attached. This role will form part of a job share arrangement with another Project Administrator who works for 15 hours a week, over two days. Please note that continuation of a job share arrangement is dependent on there being two people available to undertake the arrangement. At the University of Essex internationalism is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally-oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries and a university where you can find the world in one place.Please see the further detail link below for a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone the Resourcing Team (01206 873461 / 874588 / 873521).*Further detail: Project Administrator jobpack*More information: Working at the University