Project Assistant

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) delivers world-class research, learning and teaching that transforms the knowledge, action and leadership needed for more equitable and sustainable development globally.

The Project Management Unit (PMU) at IDS, brings together professionals in project management, research administration and finance, to collaborate on development of proposals, project plans, strategies and budgets. The PMU now have an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to begin their career journey in project administration and support.

The Project Assistant role will sit within the PMU and work within a helpdesk function, providing administrative support to both projects and research clusters. Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, comfortable managing multiple tasks and open to acquiring news skills.

This position has been readvertised. Previous applicants need not reapply.

Interviews and initial training will be conducted face to face at the IDS office, after which you will be given the flexibility to split your working week 60% working from the IDS building and 40% from home.

Although IDS is a sponsoring organisation unfortunately we would not be able to obtain a certificate of sponsor for this particular post as the role does not meet requirements (skills & salary threshold) as outlined in the Skilled Worker guidelines

Closing Date: 01 Oct 2024

Team: Operations

Salary: £25,220 to £26,780 per annum