Professor of Project Management

University of the West of England; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university in Bristol is seeking an inspiring academic for a full-time role in their Business School. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in project management and a strong research background, leading both innovative projects and high-quality teaching. The position offers opportunities for personal growth in a supportive environment. A commitment to diversity in hiring is emphasized, with various employee benefits and support for career development included.

Benefits

Progressive pay rates

Generous annual leave

Career average pension scheme

Retail savings

Onsite nursery

Training and personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record in leading complex projects.
• Strong publication history in project management-related research.
• Experience in a higher education teaching environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to research initiatives in Project Management.
• Deliver high-quality teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Engage in departmental administrative tasks and collaborations.

Skills

Project Management

Research Experience

Leadership

Interdisciplinary Knowledge

Teaching Excellence

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Professional certifications in Project Management

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to inspire, innovate, and lead the next generation of business leaders? At Bristol Business School we are passionate about developing talent, fostering an inclusive and collaborative learning environment, and driving future focused, impactful research.

About You

We are looking for passionate individuals who are committed to excellence in teaching and research. Creative thinkers who thrive in an innovative and inclusive environment. You should be an experienced academic with a deep understanding of project management, its context and application.

The successful candidate will be a research leader and an inspiring teacher. You will demonstrate a strong research track record in Project Management, with a specialist focus on managing complex projects and transformational change. You will have interdisciplinary experience and have a sustained track record of high-quality research outputs, income generation and leadership. You will also have expert knowledge and currency in Project Management and interdisciplinary work.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol , one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards.

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community . We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Andrew Simpson email: [e-mail]

This is a permanent post, and is full-time working on a 1.0 FTE contract.

To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment and professorial merit pay guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills, experience and research profile.

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based, with the opportunity to work from home.

Right to Work in the UK

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.

We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible.

Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

We may be able to endorse international candidates without current right to work in the UK to obtain a Global Talent Visa (Academic and Research route) to take up this post.

You may also wish to explore other visa options which will allow you to work in the UK.

Advice to applicants

We’d love to hear from you - if you are excited about joining us at UWE please complete our application form as soon as possible.

Tell us about how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible.

Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates. We are holding interviews for this role on 30th January 2026