Project Manager

Birkbeck University of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days paid leave

Flexible working arrangements

London location in Bloomsbury area

Job summary

Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Manager to support the delivery of a major research project, Contragestive Time, funded by the Wellcome Trust. The role focuses on planning and coordinating six work-packages, ensuring timely outputs and strong collaboration with a diverse group of stakeholders.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal Investigator and co-Investigators across universities and partner institutions, delivering

Qualifications

• Strong project coordination skills to manage multiple work-packages.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience supporting complex research projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and coordination across 6 research work-packages.
• Oversee delivery of outputs and manage project timelines.
• Liaise with Principal Investigator, co-Investigators, and external partners.
• Coordinate budgeting and financial tasks for the project.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Job description

Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Manager to support the delivery of a major research project, Contragestive Time, funded by the Wellcome Trust.

Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Manager to support the delivery of a major research project, Contragestive Time, funded by the Wellcome Trust.

The project brings together clinicians, social scientists, lawyers, philosophers, humanities scholars and advocates to rethink concepts of early pregnancy and reproductive timing; challenge outdated legal and regulatory frameworks; test the feasibility of new clinical services; and engage with the public and policymakers to shape a more inclusive future for fertility control.

Based at Birkbeck, in the School of Social Sciences, the Project Manager is a pivotal role, leading on the planning and coordination of the project’s 6 research work-packages, and the delivery of their outputs.

You will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Lisa Baraitser, and the co-Investigators based at a number of different universities and partner institutions, as well as with a range of external stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of the project, with responsibility for a wide range of project planning, coordination, and financial tasks.

You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team, contributing to the success of an internationally significant programme of research.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong project coordination skills, communication skills, and a passion for making a difference.

Salary and benefits

• £25,865 rising to £30,429 per annum, 0.5 FTE (pro-rated £51,713 rising to £60,858 per annum). Grade 8 on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated London Weighting Allowance.

Benefits of working at Birkbeck

• a competitive salary and pension scheme
• 31 days paid leave
• flexible working arrangements
• generous benefits in the HE sector
• being located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London

Contract

• Fixed-term (42 months to April 2030), part-time, (17.5 hours a week), Monday to Friday -based in the office or work remotely, but must be available for in person meetings in London and in other UK locations.

Closing date: Monday 7 September. Interview date: Tuesday 22 September 2026.

Contact Lisa Baraitser, [e-mail]

Please contact [e-mail] providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. www.bbk.ac.uk/jobs. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding a bronze Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.