Project Manager

Research Services

This full-time post is available immediately on a fixed term basis until January 2027. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

Summary of the role

This exciting role will lead project management at University of Exeter for the NERC-funded RENEW programme, part of the wider NERC Changing the Environment programme.

You will lead management across the project alongside the project leads, Professor Kevin Gaston and co-Director Professor Catriona McKinnon at the University of Exeter, and co-Director Professor Rosie Hails at the National Trust.

The primary role of the Project Manager will be to facilitate the delivery of project activities and coordinate the administration and delivery of funding, as well as liaising with partners, identifying collaborative opportunities and coordinating Professional Services support across the institution. The role will be varied and cover oversight of all project activities from communications and outreach, to finances and procurement alongside the academic and wider project management team.

This role is within the Research Development and Management pillar and you will work as part of the Cornwall Research Services team.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.

Why our staff love working here

• Flexible workingopportunities
• 41 days annual leave(including bank holidays)
• Actively inclusiveorganisation ensuring equality and fairness for all
• Leading parental leaveinitiatives
• Multiple wellbeingand health initiatives for staff
• Sustainabilityand the environment being at the heart of what we do
• Beautiful campus environment when working from either Exeter or Penryn
• Inspiring researchthat really makes a difference to the world

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).

Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Further information

Before submitting an application you may wish to discuss the post further by contacting Chloe Onoufriou, c.onoufriou@exeter.ac.uk or Kevin Gaston, K.J.Gaston@exeter.ac.uk

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.

Please note we will be using anonymous applications for this post so please do not sign your name on the supporting statement, and ensure you use this section to demonstrate clearly how you meet the criteria.