Project Manager: Economic Development Associated Bioenergy and Products

Project Manager:
Economic Development Associated with Bioenergy and Products

Location: Aston University Main Campus

Grade: Grade 08

Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/12/2026)

Basis: Part Time

Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Wednesday 21 January 2026

The Supergen Bioenergy Impact Hub (SGBIH) has secured funding to drive forward impact in UK bioenergy deployment by identifying national potential and regional economic impacts of bioenergy implementation. The work will be led by an Economic Development Manager and this role will support them to deliver the project.

That will involve working with SGBIH researchers and local/regional authorities across the United Kingdom to identify the wider economic development impact of strategic implementation of sustainable bioenergy and bioproducts in the UK. You will develop appropriate monitoring and reporting procedures for the project and implement these to track progress against objectives. That will require developing professional relationships with project partners and other stakeholders, creating, maintaining and improving administrative and financial systems, planning and facilitating events and supporting delivery of professional reports and media outputs.

The role is available one day per week for a fixed term and would be a great opportunity for someone seeking a secondment, additional challenge or broader experience.

For informal enquiries about this position, you can contact Professor Patricia Thornley, Director of