Research And Innovation Project Manager

The opportunity

Every year UAL carries out Research and knowledge exchange programmes of significant importance; often exploring and challenging the world we live in, how design can make a positive impact to make the world more sustainable, bring people together, and accelerate new technologies.

Each project must deliver to a high standard, adhere to funding regulations and University policies. As Research and Innovation Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring research, innovation, and knowledge exchange projects are both compliant and deliver maximum value in terms of research outcomes, outputs, dissemination, impact, and follow-on activities.

Using proven methodologies, such as PM², PRINCE2, or Agile, you will support academic staff at each stage of the project, from proposal stage to securing funding, implementation, monitoring and reporting. This will involve regular communication with funders, partners, and academic staff across the University. Your project management expertise will play a key role in supporting UAL to continue being a world leading centre for Research and knowledge exchange.

About you

The successful candidate will hold a relevant Project management qualification (e.g., PM², PRINCE2) and a proven track record in managing Research and Innovation Projects (including financial/budget management), as well as experience of managing contracts.

If you have strong communication skills and the ability to plan and manage resources effectively, we would like to hear from you.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Twinkle Brahmbhatt, Senior Resourcing Adviser via email at RKEEstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is home to a diverse body of over 6,000 academic, professional and technical staff who support more than 21,000 students from 130 countries.

The University is made up of 6 renowned Colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL is ranked second in the world for Art and Design in the 2022 QS World University Rankings.

Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

Candidates are advised to submit applications early.