Project Manager

The School of Biological and Marine Sciences wish to appoint an experienced Project Manager, to manage two exciting new projects “Angling for Sustainability and Pollack FISP”. Both projects are Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships funded by DEFRA. You will also have an opportunity to get involved with engaging with project partners and fieldwork working on fishing boats and at communication events.  The projects aim to tag and track Black Bream, Sharks, Skates and Pollack to inform Fisheries Management Plans.

You will provide project management on behalf of the lead partner, University of Plymouth, as well as having oversight of the project partners. The Project Leader is Dr Emma Sheehan from the University of Plymouth.

The role will involve management of project deliverables; management of the project budget; reporting and compliance with the requirements of the funders. It will also involve close collaboration with project partners, at both academic and administrative/ financial level.  You will join a dynamic team of researchers and have opportunities to engage with project research and outreach activities. 

The Project Manager will provide day-to-day coordination of the administrative and internal systems and processes of the project, as well as liaising with partners and third parties. The primary focus of the role will be to ensure and facilitate the timely delivery of project activities and outputs through management of project resources: financial, human and technical.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Emma Sheehan: by email at Emma.sheehan@plymouth.ac.uk

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis until 31 December 2024 due to funding.

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 24 April 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

Closing date:  12 midnight, Monday 17 April 2023

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+

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