Project Manager

SALARY & HOURS: Full time (35 hours per week); Band 5 Spine Point 28, £46,261.00.

The University of Buckingham is among the fifteen smallest in the UK and is rightly proud of its distinctive features, namely: it is the only private University in the UK with a Royal Charter; secondly, it pioneered the first accelerated (two-year) degree; and finally, it provides students with a personalised learning experience through its small-group academic tutorial system and exceptional pastoral care provision.  

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Project Manager. 

Job Purpose 

Responsible for the provision of project management of capital development and building and property refurbishment projects for the University. 

The successful candidate will be a confident communicator, able to work both independently and collaboratively. 

Please refer to the Job Profile for more details about the key responsibilities of this role. 

Skills & Experience 

Ideally a degree/HNC/HND or equivalent in building construction and/or surveying. 

Project Management qualification or equivalent proven track record of managing complex projects to successful completion. 

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box, but we are invested in our people and their development, so we encourage you to apply if you believe you have the majority of the skills and experience required and are keen to develop!

What can we offer you?

We might be small, but we can still offer plenty of perks!  In addition to an Aviva Pension scheme, we offer: 

• Beautiful working environments across our campuses in Buckingham and Crewe, with plenty of space
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Christmas closure
• On-site gym and exercise classes
• On-site catering facilities
• University bookshop with staff discount (Buckingham)
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning courses
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent opportunities to network and continue learning across a variety of departments
• Discount of courses for staff and their families 

Informal enquiries may be made to Matthew Cross on Tel: +44 (0)1280 820354 or email matthew.cross@buckingham.ac.uk. 

The closing date for applications is Friday 21^st April 2023 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing Monday 1^st May 2023. 

The University reserves the right to interview candidates upon application and appoint before the deadline so early application is encouraged to avoid disappointment. 

For further information and details of how to apply, please click on the 'Apply' button above.

Advert information