Role:   Support Assistant - Coastal Monitoring and Adaptation Planning (CMAP) Project

Department:   School of Geography and Environmental Sciences

Grade: Business Support Clerical Grade 4 (£25,878 - £28,031 per annum)

Responsible to: Principal Investigator

Campus: Coleraine

Fixed-Term until 28th February 2029 / Full-time

Job Purpose:

The postholder will be a full time, dedicated Support Assistant for the EU Coastal Monitoring and Adaptation Planning (CMAP) project, responsible for providing administrative support and assisting the Project Coordinator in delivering all contractual responsibilities to the funding body.

CMAP is a €9.6M cross-border project, led by Ulster University, and supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). The project will help create sustainable adaptation to the threats posed by climate change and provide decision-makers and stakeholders at the coast with information on the nature of coastal change. CMAP will create an improved understanding of coastal change, awareness of adaptation options and explore sustainable options for habitat and species restoration under climate change.

Closing Date:  22nd June 2026 at 23:30

Guidance regarding applications can be found here:    https://recruitment.ulster.ac.uk/information-for-applicants/what-to-expect-from-the-application-and-interview-process. If you are still having issues, please contact email: sj.mcfarlane@ulster.ac.uk stating the vacancy reference number.

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Candidate Briefing Document - 042746

Salary Scale

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.   Applicants are advised to review their visa options at:  https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

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