Project Manager

Exeter; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Competitive pension

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Sustainability focus

Job summary

University of Exeter is seeking a Project Manager for the PS Connect division. The role is available immediately on a fixed-term basis until 31 July 2027, with hybrid working (campus and home) and potential for 0.8 FTE part-time hours.

The starting salary is £43,482 on Grade F, dependent on knowledge, skills and experience. Applications from secondments may be considered with agreement from the current line manager.

Qualifications

• Core project management disciplines include planning and scheduling, risk and issue management, governance, and reporting.
• Experience delivering change in complex, service-focused environments—higher education or regulated sectors—will be valuable.
• Ability to build trusted relationships across academic, professional services, and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Skills

Project planning

Risk management

Benefits realisation

Governance

Resource coordination

Reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

About The Role

PS Connect

Project Manager

This post is available immediately on a fixed term basis until the 31st of July 2027.

Applications for secondments will be considered subject to agreement from your current line manager.

The starting salary will be from £43,482 on Grade F, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working - some time on campus and some from home.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours (0.8FTE).

About You

We place a high value on the expertise of Project Managers who bring clarity, structure, and momentum to complex initiatives. You will be someone who thrives on navigating ambiguity, uncovering root causes, and driving forward solutions that deliver meaningful and sustainable improvements across the institution. Your ability to plan meticulously, anticipate risks, and keep delivery on track will be essential to ensuring successful outcomes.

To excel in this role, you will build strong, trust‑based relationships with colleagues at all levels, working collaboratively with academic, professional services, and technical teams. You will be confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, balancing competing priorities, and ensuring that project objectives remain aligned with strategic goals.

You should be skilled in core project management disciplines, including project planning and scheduling, risk and issue management, benefits realisation, governance, resource coordination, and reporting. Experience of delivering change in complex, service‑focused environments—particularly within higher education or similarly regulated sectors—will be especially valuable.

You will be a proactive communicator and a natural facilitator, able to bring people together, support decision‑making, and create the conditions for successful change. Above all, you will be committed to delivering high‑quality outcomes that enhance the experience of students, staff, and wider stakeholders.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Further Information

Please contact Laura Kellaway, [e-mail]

About The Division

As a Global Business Service, 'PS Connect' (a Division of the University of Exeter) is a critical enabler of our Strategy 2030.

Webring together servicesfromacross HR, Finance,StrategicProcurement,Post AwardResearch,TravelandBusiness Operationsand haveexpertiseto support the division in areas such asService Experience (which includes ourHelpdesksand Reception services)andService Improvementand Development.

Recognised as a trusted enabler acrossthe University,weare transforming professional services to be more user-focused, innovative, and efficient. We aremaximising digital solutions, data, and user experienceexpertiseto improve service delivery and customer outcomes.

This isstrengthenedby a strong commitment to the Voice of the Customer, enabling continuous improvement and co-created ways of working that drive strong engagement and satisfaction.

Wecontinually investin our people to build a actilled, empowered, and high-performing workforce that underpins everything we achieve.

PS Connect is increasingly recognised by senior leaders as an innovative disruptor and is shaping its future as a Global Business Service.

This is an exciting time to join PS Connect as we continue to transformProfessionalServices across the University of Exeter.

About Us

Transform Your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future

We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
• Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension contributions
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues – see initiatives here
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do

How we can help

If you’re considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at [e-mail]. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.