Project Co-ordinator, Lancaster University

Lancaster University Law School is looking to recruit a self-motivated and well-organised Project Officer to work on the ‘The forgotten 10%’: private family law applications involving non-parents project, funded by the Nuffield Foundation (Principal Investigator: Dr Linda Cusworth). Based in the Centre for Child and Family Justice Research, the post is available at 0.2FTE from 1 May 2025.  You will join us on an indefinite contract however, the role remains contingent on external funding which, at this time is due to come to an end on 28 February 2027.

Most private family law applications are between two parents, but around 10% involve one or more adults who are not the child’s parent, such as grandparents, aunts/uncles and siblings. This ‘forgotten 10%’ have been overlooked in research, policy and practice. In collaboration with researchers at the University of Bristol, peer researchers, and practice partners Kinship and Families in Harmony, this project will investigate the circumstances, needs and experiences of children and families involved. Further information on the project is available on our website (https://www.cfj-lancaster.org.uk/projects/forgotten-ten-percent).

Working as an integral part of the project team, you need excellent administrative, project management and communication skills, and ideally budget management expertise. The main duties of the post include: supporting the day-to-day management of the project, including monitoring the timetable and key deliverables; supporting the project team with administrative tasks; organising project communications and events; management of the project budget and preparing financial statements and invoices. Whilst this is a fixed-term position, we anticipate achieving further funding to enable continuation of the post.

The Centre for Child and Family Justice Research is a successful research centre with a global profile, and we are looking for an individual who wants to be an integral part of this vibrant community. Current sources of funding include the Nuffield Foundation, the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory, Economic and Social Research Council, Big Lottery, the Australian Research Council, local and national government. 

Lancaster University Law School is recognized as one of the leading law schools in the United Kingdom, with over 88% of our research rated as outstanding and ranked 6th in REF2021 for research impact. Our research addresses doctrinal, theoretical and interdisciplinary research themes (https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/law/).

Lancaster University is highly ranked and research-led and situated near the historic city of Lancaster. The North West of England offers high standards of living, beautiful countryside, including the Lake District, and excellent national and international transport connectivity. Jobs - Lancaster University

If you would like further information and an opportunity to discuss the role, please contact: Dr Linda Cusworth on (l.cusworth@lancaster.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 31 Mar 2025

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £26,338 to £29,959 (Part time, indefinite with end date)