Support Assistant - Coastal Monitoring and Adaptation Planning (CMAP) Project
Department/School: School of Geography and Environmental Sciences
Campus: Coleraine
Salary: £25,804 - £28,031 per annum
Duration: Fixed-Term until 28th February 2029 / Full-time
Closing Date: 22nd June 2026 at 23:30
Reference Number: 042746
- ABOUT US -
We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.
Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.
- THE ROLE -
The postholder will be a full-time, dedicated Support Assistant for the EU Coastal Monitoring and Adaptation Planning (CMAP) project, responsible for providing administrative support and assisting the Project Coordinator in delivering all contractual responsibilities to the funding body.
CMAP is a €9.6M cross-border project, led by Ulster University, and supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). The project will help create sustainable adaptation to the threats posed by climate change and provide decision-makers and stakeholders at the coast with information on the nature of coastal change. CMAP will create an improved understanding of coastal change, awareness of adaptation options and explore sustainable options for habitat and species restoration under climate change.
We may create a 12-month waiting list for the same or similar roles within the Department / Faculty. The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts.
- ABOUT YOU -
The postholder will be required to have:
A good standard of literacy and numeracy as demonstrated by qualifications at GCSE grade ‘C’ or higher (or equivalent), or by relevant work experience.
Experience in the use of all MS Office applications (in particular, Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint and PowerPoint) and computerised systems.
Experience of supporting financial procedures, including raising and processing requisitions and invoices.
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The School of Geography & Environmental Sciences holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.
The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.
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