Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Overview

Lead high-impact projects that drive knowledge exchange and innovation. Join us as a Project Manager and play a pivotal role in delivering projects funded through the Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF). This home-based role offers the opportunity to lead complex, high-profile projects that support the University's strategic goals and strengthen collaboration across academic, professional, and external partners.

Are you an experienced project manager with a passion for transformation, stakeholder engagement, and delivering meaningful change? Join our Academic Excellence / Academic Development & Research team and take ownership of projects that enhance impact, innovation, and delivery across the University.

This is a fixed term opportunity until July 2026.

• Manage end-to-end delivery of HEIF-funded and associated projects, from initiation to close
• Define project scope, objectives, milestones, risks, and success criteria in collaboration with sponsors and stakeholders
• Lead and coordinate project teams, ensuring delivery to time, budget, and quality standards
• Develop and maintain robust project plans, reports, and documentation
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change, escalating where appropriate
• Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, ensuring clear communication and alignment
• Integrate new programmes into University operations and planning systems
• Champion best practice in project management and continuous improvement

• Significant experience leading complex business transformation or change projects end-to-end
• Strong knowledge of project management frameworks and governance
• Confident managing and influencing multiple stakeholders, including senior leaders and external partners
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively
• Strong commercial, financial, and analytical skills
• Experience working in higher education, legal, or regulated environments is desirable
• A project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, PMI-ACP) is desirable
• Knowledge and understanding of HEIF and research funding is desirable

Along with a competitive starting salary of £48,750, you ll enjoy:

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days
• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts

Be part of a diverse and inclusive community

We are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of our student population. We actively seek to increase representation across all backgrounds and identities, and we provide support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

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Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK. We are not a licensed sponsor. Some posts may be subject to a DBS check - you will be notified during the recruitment process.

The University of Law reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.