Senior Project and Change Manager

We’re not trying to fit in with the higher education status quo. We’re challenging it. We’re doing things differently – because our students, our people, and our communities need us to.

So this is an exciting moment to join us. With a new leadership team in place, we’re boldly reimagining what a university can be: a place rooted in social mobility, a community where difference is celebrated, and an institution that empowers people to become more than they thought possible.

We’re looking for a Senior Project and Change Manager leader who shares our drive and ambition. Someone who can lead and manage complex, high-impact strategic initiatives, ensuring large scale programmes of change are not only delivered but embraced.

Naturally, that means you’ll:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic initiatives and programmes across the university
• Define scope, timelines, budgets, and resource plans, ensuring alignment with the Universities strategic framework.
• Monitor and evaluate project performance, manage risks, and resolve issues to maintain momentum and quality.
• Oversee the annual business planning cycle and ensure alignment to strategy and vision
• Provide regular reporting and insights to senior stakeholders and appropriate governance boards.
• Develop and implement change that support adoption and minimise resistance.
• Design and deliver communications, training, and support materials to enable organisational adoption.
• Champion a culture of agility, resilience, and continuous improvement
• Develop trusted relationships with senior leaders, sponsors, and cross-functional teams.
• Act as a visible advocate for change, inspiring confidence and clarity throughout the organisation.
• Lead the Transformation team, provide coaching and mentorship.
• Contribute to the development of project and change management frameworks, tools, and best practices.
• Identify inefficiencies and contribute to the evolution of project management methodologies and tools.
• Support resource planning and allocation across concurrent projects.
• Manage with tenacity and curiosity.

So, if you’re ready to lead positive change, stand for something bigger than yourself, and help build a university where everyone belongs and everyone thrives – this might just be your moment.

What we offer:

• a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
• Employees Assistance Program including access to a free online GP service
• full contractual family leave and pay from day one
• training & development support opportunities
• contributory pension scheme
• discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information about this role, please contact Ashley Church, by emailing ashley.church@bnu.ac.uk

All applications are to be made in full and online.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to people@bnu.ac.uk if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.

Closing Date: Thursday 20th November 2025

Interview Date: Monday 1st December 2025

If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

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