Project Manager (Fixed Term)

Project Manager (Fixed Term)
Department: Chemical Engineering
Salary: Starting from £37,099, rising to £44,263
ContractType: Full Time
Closing date: Wednesday 31 January 2024
Interview date: Monday 12 February 2024
The Department of Chemical Engineering are seeking a Project Manager to join the recently funded EPSRC Sustainable Manufacturing Hub ‘CARMA’ (Cellular Agriculture Manufacturing Hub). The hub has the vision to transform food production, transitioning to an environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable model in which novel cellular agriculture (Cell Ag) manufacturing systems complement traditional food production.
You will liaise with all researchers in CARMA and across academic institutions and partners, to help ensure the effective delivery of the research programme and maximise research impact across all activities. You’ll coordinate the day-to-day management of the programme grant and facilitate effective and productive interaction between researchers. You will also be responsible for reporting to stakeholders and monitoring key performance indicators to ensure compliance with contractual and funding obligations.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Professor Marianne Ellis or Professor Davide Mattia. Please ensure you submit your application through our website.
This is a full time position, Fixed Term for 3 years. However, the department could consider a part time arrangement working a minimum of 0.8 FTE.
About you:
Our ideal candidate will be:
- Significantly experienced in managing complex research-based projects in higher education or research institution(s)
- Organised, with proven planning and communications skills
- Experienced with stakeholder management
- An excellent manager with the ability to motivate a team
- A strategic thinker with the ability to convert this into operational plans
For a full view of the person specification, please see the job description attached below.
You will be a kind and culturally aware leader who fosters an environment where every individual is valued and respected, regardless of their background or identity. You will proactively seek out diverse perspectives, recognising the richness and creativity this brings to decision-making and problem-solving.
You will remain optimistic in the face of challenges, seeing them as opportunities for growth and innovation. You will understand that change is inevitable and necessary, actively encouraging your team to adapt and evolve. By promoting a culture of openness and inclusivity, coupled with a willingness to listen as well as a readiness to embrace change, you will create a dynamic and empowered team that can thrive in today's rapidly changing world.
About us:
You will be joining a progressive and thriving academic environment and will benefit from the collaborative and well-established Department and Faculty systems at the University of Bath. This includes a strong mentoring and personal & professional development environment in the Department. The lifestyle advantages of working and living in one of the most beautiful and accessible areas in the UK are an added attraction.
What we can offer you:
- a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
- generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
- an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
- a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.
We aim to be an inclusive 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 equality 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, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams.
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Other organisations may call this role Project Lead, Research Project Manager, Project Delivery Manager, Research Programme Manager, or Technical Project Manager.