Research & Project Coordinator (12570)

Educators Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cardiff is seeking a Research & Project Coordinator to manage project operations within the Commercial Operations & Projects department. The role includes supporting project delivery, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and producing management reports. This position offers a salary ranging from £35,762 to £38,143 per annum and values bilingual candidates.

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of funding rules and regulations.
• Ability to produce accurate funding returns.
• Experience in project management and operational compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for project portfolio.
• Ensure timely completion of project claims and reporting.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.

Job description

Overview

Salary: £35,762 - £38,143 per annum

An exciting vacancy is available as a Research & Project Coordinator in the Commercial Operations & Projects department at Cardiff and the Vale College. This post will be based at the One Canal Parade offices.

Responsibilities

• Operational support of a portfolio of projects. This includes planning, monitoring, compliance, financial management, project profiling and reporting.
• Support the delivery of projects from idea generation to mobilisation, completion and realisation of exit strategies.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of funding rules and regulations to ensure delivery meets funding body requirements.
• Work closely with teams across college to support the development of a project management culture, ensuring efficient use of resources and effective delivery of projects.
• Use research to support the development of commercial business cases, tenders and project proposals, considering financial, logistical and administrative requirements.
• Proactively support the implementation of the LMI model and the production of LMI reports for curriculum planning and Welsh Government submissions.
• To coordinate funded projects and research in terms of achieving outcome and maintaining appropriate monitoring systems and procedures. Operational monitoring and compliance of projects, in the form of
  • To support the COP Manager and Director in the timely completion of project claims, ensuring accuracy, provision of evidence trail, and produced to an auditable standard.
  • To produce accurate and prompt funding returns as required by external organisations.
  • To prepare reports on the progress of funded projects as requested.
  • To coordinate the monitoring and recording of project participants / beneficiaries.
  • To co-ordinate and liaise internally regarding all external project audit and monitoring visits.
• To prepare management reports showing statistical analysis to project targets. Attend regular meetings with key stakeholders and monitor progress against performance targets.
• To establish operational procedures with external partners with regards to project management and audit, providing guidance where necessary.
• Represent the College at Operational Boards, or Strategic Boards in the absence of senior managers, to support the implementation of regional projects.
• Welsh language skills are not essential but would be desirable for this role.

Application process and requirements

Applications are to be made using the Cardiff and Vale College application form only. The college welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application in English. If we invite you to interview, let us know if you would like us to conduct the interview and assessment process in Welsh.

The closing date for completed applications 29/09/2025 at 11:59pm.

To find out more or apply go to www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department on 02920250311 or [e-mail].

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment will not commence without a valid up to date DBS check. This is a contractual agreement that must be in place before your employment starts. The College\'s procedure for the Suitability of Ex-offenders for Employment is available upon request.

These are contractual agreements that must be in place before your employment can commence.

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