Research Project Manager

CU London; Coventry; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

CU London is seeking a part-time Research Project Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of research projects within its Research Services. This role focuses on supporting academic researchers in health-related fields and requires strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills. The successful candidate will join a supportive team and contribute to impactful research initiatives.

Benefits

Excellent Employers Pension Contribution

30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays

New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days

Life Assurance 4 x Salary

BUPA Cash Plan

50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants

CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers

New Electric Car Scheme

Cycle To work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing large and complex projects.
• Proven track record with various funding contracts.
• Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a large portfolio of research projects.
• Support academic researchers in health research centres.
• Engage with external stakeholders and funders.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Customer Focus

Job description

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Job Title

Research Project Manager

Job Reference

2661

Application Closing Date

17/06/2025

Division, Department

CUAS Research Services & Doctoral College (RSDC) ,RSDC Research Management, Administration & Projects

Salary

Competitive starting salary range from £37,631 up to 42,943 (dependant on experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered.

Mode

Permanent, Part Time

Our Mission

As an ambitious and innovative university, our research is designed to have real-world impact on society and contribute to our mission of Creating Better Futures. Coventry University is known for delivering research which tackles several global challenges through its challenge-led, interdisciplinary research centres.

The Role

A vacancy for a part time (0.50fte) Research Project Manager has become available within Research Services. This is an exciting opportunity to work with many academic researchers, across different disciplines.

This vacancy will have a particular focus on supporting the academic researchers in our health research centres, which include research activity in life sciences, sports & exercise sciences, healthcare technology and community healthcare which includes our successful working partnership with the regional NHS Trust, University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire.

You will be responsible for overseeing and managing a large portfolio of research projects with various funding contracts, including, for example, UKRI, International partners, EU, NHS Trusts and Commercial entities.

Our Successful Candidate

Given this varied funding portfolio, the successful candidate will already have experience of; working with different funders, engaging with external stakeholders, managing competing demands and have a proven track record of project managing large and/or complex projects successfully.

Being an enabler to research activity is a team objective, so a strong customer focus will be required as well as the ability to actively engage with an array of internal and external stakeholders on a day-to-day basis to achieve successful outcomes.

You will be joining a friendly and supportive team that sits within Research Management, Administration and Projects, that is one department within the University’s Research Services & Doctoral College unit.

For informal enquiries please contact Karen Edwards [e-mail] Head of Research Management, Administration & Projects (Health), at Coventry University Academic Services.For more information about Coventry University research, and Research Services please visit our webpage https://www.coventry.ac.uk/research/

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• New Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle To work scheme
  
  

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Full Job Description & Person Specification

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We look forward to hearing from you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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