About the Role

As Project Administrator, you will provide vital administrative support to a dynamic project team, ensuring a highly organised, intuitive, and proactive approach to post-award research activities. You will contribute to the smooth delivery of LIRCH by supporting coordination, communication, and reporting requirements across the programme. You will manage stakeholder and partner enquiries, support finance, governance, and compliance processes, and maintain project integrity while offering advice and assistance to the LIRCH academic team.

About LIRCH

The Lincoln Institute for Rural and Coastal Health (LIRCH) is the UK’s first integrated and multidisciplinary research institute dedicated to rural and coastal health. Backed by £10.9 million from Research England’s Expanding Excellence in England (E3) fund, LIRCH is ensuring resource is in place to support elevation and research sustainability.

The Institute brings together expertise from across disciplines to tackle place-based health inequalities affecting rural, coastal, and remote communities. Through collaboration with communities and the next generation of researchers, LIRCH is shaping a new field of research and developing future leaders in this vital area.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities independently with accuracy and efficiency
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience supporting projects or research activities (desirable)
• A proactive, problem-solving approach

Why Join Us?

At the University of Lincoln, you’ll be part of an innovative and supportive environment with excellent opportunities for professional growth. We offer:

• 30 days annual leave (pro rata), plus 14 bank holiday and concessionary days
• Competitive and progressive pay structures
• A commitment to training and development
• A collaborative, forward-thinking workplace

Further Information

For further information about LIRCH visit LIRCH | University of Lincoln. Please direct informal enquiries about this exciting opportunity to: Amie Garforth📧 AGarforth@lincoln.ac.uk.

This role is advertised as full time however we would be open to a flexible working pattern or job share for the right candidate(s).

Closing Date: 05 Jul 2026

Department: Administrative and Professional Services

Salary: £25,949 per annum
Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week.

This is a highly influential role, operating at the interface of academic excellence, research delivery, and technical innovation. As part of the School’s leadership team, you will shape the technical strategy, lead capability development, and ensure the School’s infrastructure supports an ambitious programme of growth in teaching, research, and external engagement.

The Context

The School sits at the heart of a rapidly evolving, interdisciplinary environment spanning engineering, robotics, computer science, mathematics, and physics. With significant investment in facilities, research capability, and student experience, the University is well-positioned for further growth.

The Technical Manager will play a central role in translating this ambition into operational excellence, ensuring that people, systems, and environments are aligned to deliver at scale, leading a team with diverse skillsets aligned to the School’s broad interdisciplinary environment.

The Role

This position goes beyond operational management. It requires a leader who can:

• Set and deliver technical strategy aligned with School and University priorities
• Build and lead a high-performing, agile technical workforce
• Oversee complex laboratory and specialist environments, ensuring they remain fit for future demand
• Act as a trusted advisor to academics and leadership on infrastructure, investment, and capability
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and efficiency across technical services
• Ensure rigorous health, safety, and compliance frameworks in a complex environment

The Individual

We are seeking a credible and forward-looking leader with the ability to operate confidently at senior level.

You will bring:

• A strong track record in leading technical, scientific, or laboratory-based services
• Experience of managing complex operations, resources, and multi-disciplinary teams
• The ability to influence, challenge and partner with senior academic stakeholders
• Commercial awareness, including exposure to capital investment, procurement, or research environments
• A clear commitment to developing people, capability, and culture

Above all, you will combine strategic insight with operational delivery, and the judgement to navigate competing priorities in a dynamic academic setting.

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to:

• Take on a visible leadership role within a forward-thinking School
• Shape the technical infrastructure underpinning cutting-edge research and teaching
• Influence long-term investment and capability development
• Join an institution with a strong trajectory and clear ambition

Further Information

For a confidential discussion please contact Revd. Dr. Alex Borman, Head of School of Engineering and Physical Sciences (aborman@lincoln.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 26 Jun 2026

Department: Administrative and Professional Services

Salary: £44,746 per annum
Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week.