Overview
Project Manager to oversee delivery of Research Professional Futures (RPF), a £4.5m initiative funded by the Research England Development Fund. This initiative aims to transform the role, recognition, and development of Research Professionals (RPs) across the UK research system. RPF is delivered through a collective leadership model, co-developed by Research Professionals and Professional Research Infrastructure and Strategy Managers (PRISMs) from a consortium of universities including Teesside, Durham, Warwick, and Imperial College London, in partnership with the Department of Education at the University of Oxford, Research Consulting, ARMA, and other sector bodies. As Project Manager, you will coordinate this multi-institutional, UK-wide collaboration, ensuring delivery across work packages including establishing a UK Commission for Research Professional Futures, stakeholder engagement, pilot interventions, a professional development framework and national blueprint offering clear recommendations and practical guidance for long-term change and project portal. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of sector-wide change, engaging with senior stakeholders, shaping national policy, and supporting the development of a more inclusive, strategic, and future-ready RP workforce.
Key responsibilities
* Leading day-to-day project delivery and governance
* Managing resources, budget, and reporting
* Coordinating stakeholder engagement across RP and academic communities
* Representing the project to funders, partners, and the wider sector
Requirements
We welcome applications from candidates with strong project management experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for driving change in the research ecosystem.
Please note that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.
If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place in person, on campus. The interview will take place on 21 November 2025.
Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.
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