Research ‘Post-Award' Project Manager

Nottingham Trent University; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Research Post-Award Project Manager to oversee significant research projects. You will manage a complex portfolio of research awards, ensuring compliance and successful delivery. The ideal candidate has experience in project management and financial tracking. This role offers a competitive salary within a hybrid working model, 25-30 days annual leave, and various benefits promoting health and professional development.

Benefits

25-30 days annual leave

Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan

Health cash plan and wellbeing services

Access to professional development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Experience managing multi-year research projects.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of significant research projects.
• Coordinate project start-up activities including ethical approvals.
• Monitor project progress and manage associated risks.

Skills

Project management

Expertise in research grants

Financial tracking

Stakeholder management

Compliance guidelines

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Research Post-Award Project Manager

Grade H £39,162 - £44,052 p.a. pro rata

Full time/Permanent Contract

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced project manager to oversee some of the School of Science and Technology's most significant research projects. You'll work closely with Principal Investigators and external partners to ensure large-scale, multi-year research grants are delivered successfully and on time.

In this role, you'll manage a diverse portfolio of complex, high-value research awards funded by leading organisations, including UK Research Councils, the European Commission, Innovate UK, charities and industry partners. Your expertise will help drive collaboration and ensure projects achieve their intended impact.

Join our team as a Research Project Manager and play a key role in supporting world‑class research.

In this role, you will:

• Provide expert guidance on sponsor requirements and compliance
• Coordinate project start‑up activities, including ethical approvals and legal agreements
• Monitor progress, manage risks and keep stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle
• Oversee financial tracking, reporting and governance to meet contractual obligations
• Collaborate with colleagues across Finance, Legal and Research Operations to deliver successful outcomes.

If you’re highly organised, solution‑focused and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We’ll still consider applications even if you don’t meet every single one of the requirements, so don’t be put off if you don’t match them perfectly.

Interview date: W/C 26th January 2026

About Us

The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is an exciting multidisciplinary environment for learning, teaching and research, with some of the best facilities in the UK.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality teaching and diverse, real‑world research. We specialise in biosciences, chemistry, computing and technology, as well as engineering, forensic science, mathematics, physics and sport science. This mix of traditional and modern subjects encourages and inspires future innovators.

Research in the School underpins the teaching of our courses and is highly interdisciplinary by nature. Everything we do has a real-world impact on society, and provides significant contributions to scientific knowledge, advanced research training and opportunities for commercial exploitation.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Gyan Tripathi (Interim Associate Dean for Research) at [e-mail].

Join Us

• Hybrid working – we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You’re empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
• Flexibility – take ownership over how you get your work done. We’re open to different working patterns and approaches.
• 25 - 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• And a whole lot more… Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.