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University West of England; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Part time

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Job summary

The University of the West of England (UWE) is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead DRAGoN’s data and analytical research programme, ensuring strategic and operational delivery across multi-institutional collaborations.

You will oversee project management, governance, financial oversight, reporting, and stakeholder engagement with academia and government, supported by ESRC investments and a strong commitment to public engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordination across the programme and projects.
• Oversee programme management, financial oversight, governance, risk management, reporting and operational delivery.
• Engage with academic colleagues, professional services and external partners to align activities and milestones.

Job description

Programme Manager – Data Research, Access, Governance Network (DRAGoN)

Company: University West of England

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049 a year

Hours: Part-time

Location: Bristol, BS16 1QY

Working pattern: Hybrid - 1 day remote

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 8 Sept 2026

Closing date: 30 Sept 2026

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Summary

The University of the West of England (UWE) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Programme Manager to play a pivotal role in the strategic and operational delivery of DRAGoN’s ambitious programme of data and analytical research.

The postholder will support the successful delivery of investments from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). These projects encompass data curation, policy-relevant research, training, and capacity building. A substantial amount of project time is dedicated to engagement with the public and with stakeholders across academia and government.

Working across a major multi-institutional partnership, you will provide leadership and coordination across the programme, with responsibility for programme and project management, financial oversight, governance, risk management, reporting and operational delivery. You will work closely with academic and professional services colleagues and external partners to ensure that activities, resources, milestones and outputs are effectively coordinated and successfully delivered.

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