X-CITED Programme Manager (SS13659) - Bath, BA2 7AYAbout the roleAre you a proficient and competent project manager, who can manage resources and project outcomes to successful completion?Are you able to manage multiple stakeholders both with, and without, formal authority?Do you have a knack for formulating plans from multiple diverse, and sometimes competing, requirements?Would you relish the opportunity to apply yourself to a novel and innovative research project which addresses: key skills development, technical training and staff progression; and will drive these outcomes through joint industry and Higher Education technical collaboration?If your answers are yes, then we are looking for you. The X-CITED Programme seeks an experienced and successful project manager to co-ordinate and manage its programme of works. This £2M, 44-month programme, which is in its third year, has been funded by EPSRC for the development of Research Technical Professionals (RTPs) across the Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter (the GW4 alliance). This innovative programme goes beyond a simple staff development programme, focussing specifically interaction with industry partners, delivering bespoke training events, whilst also testing a model to establish a cohort of trainee RTPs across GW4.You will work within an enthusiastic (and excited) team, and be key to coordinating this ambitious regional programme, with stakeholders including 10+ industry partners, other national research alliances, research funders and ~200 regional RTPs. You will be an experienced and demonstrably successful project or programme manager. A can-do attitude, with a dynamic and pragmatic approach to record keeping, project administration, and enabling outcomes (both yours and others) is essential, and we look forward to hearing from you.About youYou will have a degree or postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience and qualifications, demonstrating the ability to work in an intellectually intensive people-orientated transdisciplinary environmentYou will have experience of budget management and event management, working with a range of interested partiesYou will have excellent skills in communication, strategic thinking, problem solving, time management and organisationYour strong interpersonal skills will enable you to network, manage partnerships and negotiate with various stakeholders effectivelyFurther informationThis is a full time (36.5 hours per week) fixed term role of approximately 15 months. For an informal discussion about the role, and whether it might suit you, please get in touch with Catherine Lyall (cl258@bath.ac.uk) or Nicola Lloyd (nj379@bath.ac.uk). We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. 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What we can offer you We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom appGenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balanceGenerous employer contributory pension schemesCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and moreLocal discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in BathA family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforceRelocation allowanceVisa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expensesFind out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn.Be Well at BathWe’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:Staff support groups and networksA network of Staff Wellbeing ChampionsA suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thriveFind out more about being at your best at Bath. Closing Date: 07 Jun 2026 Department: Management, Specialist and Administration Salary: £38,784 to £46,049