Interim National Code and Projects Manager

Loughborough University; Loughborough; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK higher education institution is seeking an Interim National Code and Projects Manager to oversee UUK/GuildHE Code-related matters. This home-based role requires project management expertise and offers a competitive salary between £36,130 - £49,559 pro rata. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be available for meetings and occasional travel. The position is fixed-term for 6 months and includes 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life insurance

30 days’ holiday pro rata

Support for CPD

Qualifications

• Significant experience in project management and leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of the higher education sector and accommodation standards.
• Excellent communication skills required for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for UUK/GuildHE Code-related matters.
• Coordinate the governance process for member institutions.
• Support the team with virtual meetings and occasional travel.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Knowledge of Code requirements

Education

Relevant qualification or experience

Tools

Microsoft Teams

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Interim National Code and Projects Manager, Loughborough

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Client:

Loughborough University

Location:

Loughborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Please Note: This role is remote

CUBO is the professional association for campus and commercial services in higher and further education. Based in the UK, its membership includes the majority of higher education institutions in the UK and Ireland and over 2,100 professionals within these. Membership is also open to FE and international institutions. CUBO supports its members with networking, insights, best practice and professional development.

CUBO is also the permanent administrative home of the UUK/GuildHE Accommodation Code of Practice. The Code assures standards in the management of accommodation provided by higher education institutions and should foster sustained improvement in the management of university owned and managed purpose-built student housing.

We are looking for an Interim National Code and Projects Manager. This broad, senior role requires the incumbent to be the primary contact for all UUK/GuildHE Code-related matters and the conduit for the statutory governance process required of member institutions to be compliant with Code requirements.

Our team of home-based staff are located in different parts of the UK and operate virtually through regular calls, virtual meetings and together at physical meetings and conferences we run annually. This role will be home-based and include occasional travel for meetings and conference support, with occasional overnight stays.

This role, working from home, is for 14 hours a week, and is fixed term for 6 months or the earlier return of the postholder. Applicants must be UK based and have the right to work in the UK.

CUBO offers a competitive salary between£36,130 - £49,559 pro rata dependent on qualifications and experience. A defined contribution pension scheme is offered with employee and 16% employer contribution rates, together with life insurance. We offer 30 days’ holiday pro rata plus bank holidays and discretionary days’ office closure. Support for CPD and appropriate training will be given.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation. You can read our online.

Closing date:17th August at 11pm

Interviews: 29th August via Microsoft Teams