Research Project Manager - Full time. 1st March 2026 - end of December 2027

Who we are

Now rated a top three modern University in London, we provide an engaging portfolio of apprenticeships, short courses, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. We also have an excellent research profile and were jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country for research, and the highest-ranked modern university in London in REF2021.

The Role

We are recruiting a Level 8 Research Project Manager to join Professor Bryony Hoskins academic research group on Education, Inequalities and Democracy. This is an exciting time to join the team as we are playing a key role in supporting and empowering young people internationality through our research and impact.

Key responsibilities will include;

1. Manage an international education project, taking responsibility for successful completion of deliverables by sub-contractors as well as Roehampton University on time and on budget
2. Work closely with the Project Sponsor, Sub-project team and key stakeholders
3. Actively participate in all phases of a project, including scoping and design, identifying and securing resources, ethics, resolving issues, managing risk and reporting progress
4. Effectively estimate timescales, resources, ethics and budget requirements for the successful delivery of projects

The successful candidate will have skills and experience in:

• Speaking Arabic and French
• Proven project management experience
• Proven ability to problem solve, and identify and implement creative solutions
• Strong organisation and time management skills including the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to liaise and network effectively with a range of stakeholders including senior staff and external agencies on behalf of the University

If you have any specific questions on the role, please contact Bryony.Hoskins@Roehampton.ac.uk

The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly. The University is an equal opportunity and ‘disability confident’ employer.

Professional Services/Support staff on RU7 and above, have access to the University’s Retirement Savings Group Pension Plan, a defined contribution scheme, provided by Royal London. Our full range of benefits are available here.

The closing date for completed applications is: 25th February 2025 by 5pm

It is expected that interviews will be held week commencing 13th March 2026

You are encouraged to apply promptly, as we reserve the right to close the role and interview before the dates stated above.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates who apply for this role must already hold the legal right to work in the UK

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