Project Manager

About The Role

This is a fixed term role, ending 30 April 2029.

We are looking for an individual with outstanding organisational and communication skills who is also passionate about making a difference to the planet. You will play a pivotal role in a multi-partner and multi-disciplinary project, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. The project explores the cultural, social, and ecological dimensions of biophilic retrofitting (i.e. integrating ‘nature’ into buildings) and the role of green infrastructure and retrofitting in helping our cities adapt to climate change. It will identify the regulatory and human-centred challenges that hinder widespread adoption of biophilic design and deliver evidence-based, replicable pathways to biophilic urban adaptation and retrofitting.

The project manager will coordinate a multi-disciplinary team of over 15 academics and societal partners. Specialists in literature, history, creative writing, design, architecture, law, anthropology, psychology and ecology from Swansea University, University College London, and University of Wales Trinity St David, will work with professionals and innovators in construction, social housing, green infrastructure, and nature based solutions. They will develop a ‘braided’ transdisciplinary approach to their research questions and co-create new research and activities with communities and partners. In addition to the day to day management and coordination of a large team, and the usual risks and resource management, the project manager will be expected to take an active role in supporting and developing the Team-convening principles (developed by the Thrive Project  https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/what-is-thrive/) which will be adopted and adapted by our co-leaders and collaborators.

The project manager will have excellent interpersonal skills, be adaptable and a great problem solver. They will be able to work locally and potentially with international partners to expand networks and identify new opportunities on behalf of the team, while managing partner expectations and ensuring timelines are and milestones are reached.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

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