Head of Project Management (European Research Funding)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Project Management to lead a dynamic team focused on managing collaborative research projects. This role involves overseeing a diverse portfolio funded by prestigious international organizations, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to a high standard. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, with a strong background in project management within the higher education sector, and possess excellent communication skills to engage with various stakeholders. Join this exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the research community while enjoying generous benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

41 Days holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site gym

Enhanced parental pay

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing concurrent projects and delivering high standards.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of project management professionals and manage their portfolio.
• Develop project management services for UCL academics leading funded research.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Experience in Higher Education or Research Environment

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

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Posted:

24.04.2025

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08.06.2025

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About the role

We are recruiting for a Head of Project Management to join us on a 12 month FTC basis, or secondment for internal staff.

As Head of Project Management, you will lead a team of three project management professionals and be responsible for the team’s portfolio, which currently includes UCL-led collaborative projects funded by national and international funders (Horizon Europe programme, Gates Foundations, EDCTP3, etc.). You will also develop this portfolio and the service offerings in close collaboration with the Director of Award Services.

The team’s remit covers project management services for UCL academics who are leading externally funded research projects.

We are intending to hold interviews during late w/c 6th May, and we envision a 1-stage interview process for this role.

About you

To be successful in this role, you should be a highly organised and self-motivated professional, ideally with experience of working in a higher education or research environment and knowledge of the Horizon/Horizon Europe research and innovation funding programme. You will have a strong track record of independently managing concurrent projects, setting budgets and timelines, and delivering to a high standard.

With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will be confident in reporting to stakeholders and explaining complex contractual and financial matters to non-specialist audiences. You are a motivated self-starter who is comfortable managing shifting priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

You will be a confident user of standard software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools (Office, Microsoft Project), and you will bring a strong understanding of project management principles. A collaborative person, you are able to understand other cultures and working styles and find a way of working with others to deliver projects and pieces of work.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits, some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service