Programme Manager

SONICOM; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 46,614 - 56,345; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Imperial College London is seeking a Programme Manager for the SHANTI project within the Department of Earth Science & Engineering at South Kensington. The role is 21 hours per week on a fixed-term contract up to five years, with hybrid working arrangements and responsibility for delivering project activities and reporting.

You will manage budgets, coordinate fieldwork logistics, and liaise with international partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project budget, resource planning and review, and liaise with project partners to ensure timely financial and performance reporting.
• Lead the coordination of fieldwork logistics, equipment purchasing and shipping, events, and meetings.
• Collaborate with the Research and Finance Team to assist with recruitment, onboarding, and appraisal processes for the project team.

Job description

Job number ENG03972 Faculties Faculty of Engineering Departments Department of Earth Science & Engineering Salary or Salary range £46,614 - £56,345 per annum Location/campus South Kensington Campus - Hybrid Contract type work pattern Part time - Fixed term Posting End Date 24 Aug 2026

About the role

The Department of Earth Science and Engineering, with funding from the Royal Society Faraday Discovery Fellowship, requires a Programme Manager to help deliver research from the SHANTI project, led by Associate Professor Jonathan Kingslake. SHANTI is an interdisciplinary research programme investigating Antarctic surface hydrology and its role in driving ice-sheet loss and sea-level rise, combining field observations, satellite data analysis, and numerical modelling, in collaboration with Northumbria University, British Antarctic Survey, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, University of Maine, and University of British Columbia.

You will have responsibility for organising and managing the project's activities, working closely with the Principal Investigator, effectively co-leading the project from a logistical and operational standpoint.

What you would be doing

You will be responsible for the management of the project budget, , resource planning and review, and liaising with project partners to ensure timely financial and performance reporting. You will lead on the coordination of fieldwork logistics, equipment purchasing and shipping, events, and meetings. You will also work in conjunction with the Research and Finance Team assist with recruitment, onboarding, and appraisal processes for the project team.

What we are looking for

• Project/programme management experience, coordinating internal and external activities to meet deadlines.
• Experience of managing people and influencing the successful delivery of outputs, including engaging and directing complex groups of stakeholders and suppliers.
• Strong financial and budgetary management experience.
• Experience coordinating logistics for fieldwork, equipment, and international collaborations is desirable.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector‑leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on‑site leisure facilities and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Interest‑free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

Further information

This is a fixed term contract for up to 5 years, working 21 hours per week

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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