Project Manager/Business Analyst

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh seeks a Project Manager for its innovative digital education team. This full-time, fixed-term role involves leading projects that enhance learning experiences across the University. Candidates should have strong project management skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Competitive pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• Demonstrable project management experience with successful delivery.
• Excellent people skills for maintaining effective stakeholder relationships.
• Experience in developing project plans that mitigate risks.

Responsibilities

• Manage digital education projects effectively.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project plans to ensure successful delivery.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Effective communication

Adaptability

Job description

Job Description

Grade UE07: £40,497 to £48,149 per annum, pro-rata if part time

Information Services Group / Learning, Teaching and Web Services / Education Design and Engagement

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: 24 months

The Opportunity:

The University of Edinburgh is a world leader in online and digital education and we are always striving to do more. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Project Manager to join our team of multidisciplinary experts in digital education. Working closely with colleagues from across the University and third parties, you will bring a practical and methodical approach to the project management of our digital education projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the development of innovative learning experiences, and to work with a variety of stakeholders alongside our own teams of experts.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. Hybrid working is available with a minimum of two days on campus primarily at Argyle House, 3 Lady Lawson Street, Edinburgh. The needs of the role, team and individual will be considered when agreement working arrangements.

From 1st August 2025 the salary range for this post is £40,497 to £48,149 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Demonstrable project management experience with a track record of successful project or change delivery.

• Excellent people skills with experience of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

• Experience of developing and maintaining project plans, which mitigate risks and manage issues, so that projects are delivered successfully.

• Effective communication skills both oral and written, with the ability to collate and present information to others.

• Ability to influence and adapt to achieve the best outcomes.

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Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV

• Cover letter

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

A competitive salary

An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.

To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community

Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages(opens new browser tab)

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is Monday 28th July.

Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.

Interviews will be held mid August.

About Us

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

About the Team

The Learning, Teaching & Web Services Directorate (LTW) brings together technology enhanced learning, e-learning, the University website, web services, graphics, multimedia, digital skills training and classroom technology teams to support learning, teaching and outreach for an enhanced student experience.

We provide a wide range of technology and support services for innovative learning and teaching, including classroom tools, virtual learning environment (VLE), blended learning, bespoke development, online video, open educational resources (OER), taught online Masters programmes, massive open online courses (MOOCs), feedback and assessment. We manage the continuing expansion and diversification of the University website, student portal, and provide digital technology services in 400 teaching rooms and study spaces across the campus.

Every year we host student internships, projects and events which promote innovation and align with the University strategic aims to promote new ways of working in learning, teaching and research.

More information can be viewed at:

http://www.ed.ac.uk/information-services/about/organisation/learning-teaching-web

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