Project Officer (CoSTAR)
Posted 3 days ago by Ulster University
£30,975 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Summary: The Project Officer (CoSTAR) role at the School of Communication and Media involves planning, coordinating, and supporting administrative tasks and analysis for the Management Team of the CoSTAR Screen Lab at Studio Ulster. This full-time, fixed-term position is based in Belfast and is integral to the university's commitment to excellence and innovation in education and research. The role requires a degree and relevant experience in project development and administrative support within the creative industries. The position offers a salary of £39,975 per annum and includes various employee benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and support key areas of work for the CoSTAR Screen Lab.
- Perform wide-ranging administrative tasks and analysis in support of the Management Team.
- Develop, implement, and quality-assure office systems, protocols, and procedures related to project development.
- Write reports, minutes, and letters in an administrative context to support project-based work.
Key Skills:
- A degree or equivalent at Honours level or above.
- Experience in developing, implementing, and quality-assuring office systems and procedures.
- Experience in writing reports, minutes, and letters in an administrative context.
- Familiarity with project-based work in the creative industries.
Salary (Rate): £39,975.00 yearly
City: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Project Officer (CoSTAR)
Department/School: School of Communication and Media
Campus: Belfast campus / Studio Ulster at Belfast Harbour Studios
Salary: £39,975 per annum
Duration: Fixed-Term until 31st March 2029 / Full-Time
Closing Date: 19th November 2025
Reference Number: 039446
- 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 plan, co-ordinate, and support key areas of the work, including wide-ranging administrative tasks and analysis in support of the Management Team of the CoSTAR Screen Lab at Studio Ulster. 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 degree or equivalent at Honours level or above.
- Experience in developing, implementing, and quality-assuring office systems, protocols, and procedures in relation to project development.
- Experience in writing reports, minutes, and letters in an administrative context in support of project-based work in the creative industries.
Please find our employee benefits on our website.
Athena SWAN Statement
The School of Communication and Media holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education. 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.