Project Manager (Integrated Academic Training Programme)

Fixed-Term - Ends 31/07/2027

On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent formed a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Kent academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities. Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.

Do you hold recognised Project Management qualification or have project management experience?  Do you you experience in supporting funding bids or providing high-quality post-award support?  If yes, then this fixed term role may be of interest.

The Kent and Medway Medical School is seeking an Integrated Academic Training Programme (IAT) Project Manager to be responsible for managing assigned projects and associated activities ensuring their successful and timely delivery against project objectives. This includes mapping out all activity, having a clear understanding of competing priorities and ensuring work is delivered on time.

You will have specific responsibility for the development of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded IAT, & New Medical Schools (NMS) Programmes at KMMS, facilitating, coordinating and monitoring the programmes and supporting trainees &  students.

As a Project Manager (Integrated Academic Training Programme) you can expect to be involved in:

• Coordinating and steering project activities including the line management and/or supervision of other staff, partners, stakeholders in order to deliver the project, including the 2027 NIHR IAT Competition Bid, planned deliverables & objectives in a timely manner within available resources
• Managing stakeholder engagement, ensuring required levels of involvement in and consultation on implementation, including effective communications & management of expectations
• Designing, delivering and managing an excellent ‘first-point-of-contact’ service for all IAT Programme trainees 

What will you bring to the role?

• Recognised Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE 2, APM) OR part qualified OR significant project management experience in a similar role
• Significant experience in the successful oversight and hands-on delivery of projects from initiation to completion in a similar role
• Experience of analysing, interpreting and presenting data

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development & wellbeing.

You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office & home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays & additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities & the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. 

Please see the Apply link to view the full job description and to apply for this post.

For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number KMMS-142-26.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area

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