Project Manager

Based at Birkbeck, in the School of Social Sciences, the Project Manager is a pivotal role, leading on the planning and coordination of the project’s 6 research work-packages, and the delivery of their outputs.

You will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Lisa Baraitser, and the co-Investigators based at a number of different universities and partner institutions, as well as with a range of external stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of the project, with responsibility for a wide range of project planning, coordination, and financial tasks.

You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team, contributing to the success of an internationally significant programme of research.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong project coordination skills, communication skills, and a passion for making a difference. 

Salary and benefits:

£25,865 rising to £30,429 per annum, 0.5 FTE (pro-rated £51,713 rising to £60,858 per annum). Grade 8 on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated London Weighting Allowance. 

Benefits of working at Birkbeck: a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector, and being located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.

Contract:

Fixed-term (42 months to April 2030), part-time, (17.5 hours a week), Monday to Friday - based in the office or work remotely, but must be available for in person meetings in London and in other UK locations.

Please submit a CV and statement for consideration. Closing date: Monday 7 September. Interview date: Tuesday 22 September 2026. 

Enquiries:

If you would like to know more about the role, please click on apply or contact Lisa Baraitser, l.baraitser@bbk.ac.uk

If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding a bronze Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

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