Project Manager (Part Time, Fixed Term)

The ParticipatoryResearch@Bath Project Manager is responsible, with the Deputy Head of Public Engagement, for the management and delivery of the Research England funded ParticipatoryResearch@Bath project. 

Managed by the Public Engagement Unit, the ParticipatoryResearch@Bath project aims to create and enhance the conditions for participatory approaches research to flourish at the University of Bath. 

About the role 

You will manage and have oversight of a diverse range of strategic, operational and brokerage activities to enhance and support a positive culture of participatory research at the University. This will include (but not limited to); delivering a range of capacity and capability building programmes - such as running training and professional development opportunities and managing a grant scheme – commissioning research, facilitating workshops and managing advisory groups. 

The Public Engagement Unit sits within the Department of Marketing and works to support a positive culture of public engagement with research. The unit supports staff across all the University of Bath Faculties and School of Management, and at all career stages, to undertake meaningful public engagement. The unit has four strands of work: Doing Public Engagement, Training and Professional Development, Celebrating Public Engagement and Leadership in Public Engagement. 

This role is offered on a part time (18.25 hours per week) fixed term basis with an expected end date of 31/07/2024.

About you 

You will:

• Possess a positive and constructive attitude. 
• Be self-motivated with a commitment to excellence in self and others (including those in more senior roles). 
• Ability to think creatively with originality and insight.

For informal discussions about the role please contact Dean Veall, Deputy Head of Public Engagement (dwv20@bath.ac.uk) or Helen Featherstone, Head of Public Engagement (hf362@bath.ac.uk).

What we can offer you:

We are an equal opportunities employer and have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations. We have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. 

A family-friendly University with an increasingly agile workforce, we are open to flexible working arrangements. We’re also proud to be a disability confident leader and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require. 

We offer:

• 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;
• 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. Please visit the following webpages for more information:

• Relocation Procedure
• Visa Reimbursement Scheme
• Interest-Free Loan Scheme

Our campus is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and the City of Bath with its historic charm and social activity only a short distance away creates an excellent environment in which to work. Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us @UniofBath and @UniofBathJobs on Twitter for more information.

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Further details:

• Job Description & Person Specification

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