Project Officer (Global Security Programme)

The Blavatnik School of Government is looking to appoint a Project Officer to support the

Global Security Programme : Contested Cross-border Spaces, Illicit Flows, and Order in the Contemporary World.

This varied and challenging role offers an exciting opportunity to work as part of an interdisciplinary project team led by Programme Director, Dr

Annette Idler

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The Project Officer will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial and administrative activities of the Programme, making key decisions in terms of the implementation of expected outputs and managing ongoing quality control across the programme. They will also support the organisation of meetings, management and implementation of logistical arrangements for fieldwork and other research activities.

You will hold an undergraduate degree (or equivalent experience) along with experience in project administration, including coordination of meetings, events and workshops. You will be experienced in budget management and have demonstrable skills in writing financial reports and ensuring financial compliance. High levels of accuracy, attention to detail and effective communication and IT skills are also essential.

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days’ annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Hybrid working

The contract is fixed-term until 31 August 2025.

More information about working at the Blavatnik School of Government can be found on our  

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. Further details for this position, including information on how to apply, are outlined in the job description.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon (UK time) on Monday 21 November 2022.