Project Manager - Research and Innovation

UAL is a world‑leading creative institution with a strong research, innovation and knowledge exchange ecosystem. Its KE activity connects students, academics, industry and communities to co‑create solutions that drive positive social, economic and environmental impact. UAL’s research and innovation capabilities span design, fashion, textiles, performance, fine art, communications, AI, bio‑design and immersive technologies, delivered through transdisciplinary collaborations rooted in social justice and sustainability.

We are now seeking a Research and Innovation Project Manager to play a crucial role in ensuring research, innovation, and knowledge exchange projects are compliant and deliver maximum value in terms of research outcomes, outputs, dissemination, impact, and follow-on activities.

This position is part of UAL’s EU Research and Innovation Funding team, part of the Research Management & Administration Department, which supports University of the Arts London staff in identifying, developing, and managing external research and knowledge exchange funding. The team specialises in EU funding, aiding with proposal development, budgets, and compliance with funder terms.

As Research and Innovation Project Manager, you will provide support to academic staff across a portfolio of research, innovation, and knowledge exchange projects — ensuring that all proposals and projects are delivered to a high standard and in compliance with funder regulations and University policies, as well as maximising the value of these projects to the University.

This includes identifying suitable funding opportunities, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and providing tailored guidance for the preparation and submission of high‑quality funding applications.

You will provide effective project management support for awards, ensuring consistent application of proven methodologies such as PRINCE2, PM², or Agile across a diverse portfolio of research, innovation, and knowledge exchange projects.

You will need to maintain accurate and up to date information across UAL and funder systems, and prepare all required technical, monitoring, and financial reports. You will also advise and support academic staff throughout all project phases to maximise the value and impact of funded initiatives.

About you
Demonstrable experience in managing the full lifecycle of research, knowledge exchange, and/or innovation funding proposals and funded projects is essential.

You will also need experience of effective financial and budget management.

Proven experience in contracts management and negotiating IP arrangements across complex, multi‑partner projects is equally important.

A recognised project management qualification (e.g., PM², PRINCE2, Agile) is desirable but not essential.

If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please contact AGstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk

For further details and to apply please click the 'Apply' button.

Closing date: 4 March 2026.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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