Project co-ordinator (NIHR GRACE Project)

Lancaster Medical School is seeking to appoint a Project Co‑ordinator to join the award‑winning team delivering the NIHR‑funded GRACE project. The GRACE project is developing new approaches and infrastructure to support decision‑making in radiotherapy for gynaecological cancer. As the project enters its final phase, this role offers an opportunity to contribute to a high‑profile programme of work and help deliver its final activities and outputs.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of the GRACE Festival of Gynaecological Cancer, which will take place in February 2027.
• Coordinate this flagship event alongside a range of project administration activities.
• Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to the project, including coordinating travel and accommodation, managing diaries and meetings, liaising with procurement colleagues, tracking purchases, and supporting the processing of fees and expenses for project team members and Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) contributors.
• Organise meetings and events, prepare and circulate papers and materials, arrange venues and refreshments, and take minutes where required.
• Work closely with colleagues at Lancaster and Bangor Universities, supporting the Project Manager and the project’s joint lead applicants to ensure activities are delivered efficiently during the final stages of the project.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of providing high‑quality administrative support, ideally within a university or research environment.
• Excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders, including members of the public.
• Confidence using a range of digital communication tools, including social media where appropriate.

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