GCARE Project Officer

University of Surrey

Location:	Guildford
Salary:	£18,847 to £19,953 per annum pro rata (0.5 FTE)
Hours:	Part Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On:	19th February 2026
Closes:	4th March 2026
Job Ref:	007926

The Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE; www.surrey.ac.uk/gcare) is housed within the School of Engineering at the University of Surrey. It is a multidisciplinary centre with numerous ongoing projects funded by UKRI (EPSRC, NERC, ESRC, Innovate UK), Horizon Europe, the British Council, and industry.

The centre is home to a dynamic team of ~20 PhD and postdoctoral researchers, actively conducting cutting-edge research and securing research grants to sustain and expand its activities. GCARE is a leading research centre in the UK and globally, driving innovation and excellence in clean air and climate research.

Role & responsibilities

The post holder will take responsibility for the development of new research proposals and the operational management and delivery of a range of projects (e.g. SMART-COAT, CDT in Aerosol Science, GP4Streets, GREENIN) and initiatives for maximising the impact and income to the GCARE/school. The post holder will work independently and proactively with the closely with the GCARE team and colleagues within and outside university.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Identify opportunities and develop proposals: Proactively identify funding opportunities and develop new research proposals, ensuring successful submission to generate new income.
• Project management: Effectively manage ongoing projects by clearly defining project aims, objectives, deliverables, and milestones, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Communication and Dissemination: Maintain the GCARE’s social media presence, website and Guildford Living Lab activities, while supporting dissemination, science communication, and student exchange activities.
• Partnership development: Consolidate existing partnerships, expand collaborations, and initiate new project partnerships both internally and externally.
• Project monitoring and control: Establish robust mechanisms to track, monitor, and control project delivery, ensuring compliance with funding guidelines and successful project outcomes.
• Report preparation and copy-editing: Prepare reports, copy-edit project deliverables, and highlight any deviations from agreed deliverables to the GCARE and Sponsors. Recommend and implement appropriate solutions to address variances.
• Evidence for financial claims: Determine, collate, and submit the necessary evidence required for financial claims.
• Audit and evaluation coordination: Coordinate project audits and evaluations, ensuring all required documentation is prepared and in place.

The successful candidate will be educated to Bachelor, Masters or PhD degree level or equivalent, or hold a professional project management qualification e.g. PRINCE2 with experience.

The part-time position (0.5FTE) is available immediately and will initially run until September 2027 with a potential of extension. There may also be an opportunity to extend hours should new funding become available.

This is an on-site role based at the University of Surrey, requiring daily in-person attendance.

How to apply

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter outlining why you would be a suitable candidate for the role.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Prashant Kumar, Director of the Global Centre for Clean Air Research by e-mail: p.kumar@surrey.ac.uk

Interview date to be confirmed.

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