JOB NEWS: Innovation Projects Coordinator, University of Sunderland, Full-time
Department: Innovation & Skills – Innovation
Location: Sunderland Campus
Salary: £31,168 to £36,040 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term to May 2026 (subject to external funding confirmation)
Reference: 0130-25
Closing Date: Sunday 27 April 2025, 23:59 (GMT)
The University of Sunderland’s Innovation and Skills team is seeking a Project Co-ordinator to support the delivery of new Arrow Innovation projects, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Working alongside the Innovation Projects Business Development Manager and Senior Innovation Associates, the successful candidate will provide operational, administrative, and coordination support across multiple business-facing projects aimed at driving innovation and growth in the region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support coordination and delivery of externally funded innovation projects
- Manage project records to meet funder audit and claims requirements
- Liaise with internal teams and external business partners to ensure smooth project execution
- Handle enquiries, applications, compliance, and financial tracking related to the projects
Essential Criteria:
- Strong project administration and stakeholder coordination experience
- Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills
- Proven ability to manage data, deliver against measurable outputs, and support compliance requirements
Travel: Occasional regional travel to support delivery and promotion of the projects may be required.
Enquiries:
Louise Dixon – Strategic Projects and Funding Manager
📧 louise.dixon@sunderland.ac.uk
Mike Jurowski – Innovation Projects Business Development Manager
📧 mike.jurowski@sunderland.ac.uk
