Project Officer
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £37,186 to £40,820 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Inclusive of London Weighting Allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | SW15 5PJ Roehampton, London |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University of Roehampton |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RU04939 |
Summary
This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, detail-focused, and confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The postholder will coordinate stakeholders, support the delivery of strategic and executive projects across the University, and contribute to effective planning, documentation, and reporting. As part of the Strategic Projects Team within the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, you will work closely with colleagues across academic and professional services departments to help deliver the University’s key initiatives.
Key responsibilities include supporting the delivery of strategic and operational projects, coordinating executive initiatives and events, undertaking data analysis and reporting, preparing high-quality briefings and presentations, and liaising with senior stakeholders, including members of the University Executive Board. The postholder will also provide project and administrative support to ensure that work is delivered to agreed timelines, standards, and outcomes.
The successful candidate will have experience supporting complex projects or initiatives, with excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills, and the ability to present information clearly and effectively. Experience in higher education or the public sector, particularly within project or policy environments, would be an advantage.
Key responsibilities include supporting the delivery of strategic and operational projects, coordinating executive initiatives and events, undertaking data analysis and reporting, preparing high-quality briefings and presentations, and liaising with senior stakeholders, including members of the University Executive Board. The postholder will also provide project and administrative support to ensure that work is delivered to agreed timelines, standards, and outcomes.
The successful candidate will have experience supporting complex projects or initiatives, with excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills, and the ability to present information clearly and effectively. Experience in higher education or the public sector, particularly within project or policy environments, would be an advantage.
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