X-CITED Programme Manager

Would you relish the opportunity to apply yourself to a novel and innovative research project which addresses: key skills development, technical training and staff progression; and drive these outcomes through joint industry and Higher Education technical projects?

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and successful project manager to coordinate and manage the recently funded ‘X-disciplinary Challenges from Industry for Technical Expert Development’ (X-CITED) programme of works. This £2M, 3-year programme, starting 1^st April 2024, has been funded by EPSRC for the development of Research Technical Professionals (RTPs) across the Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter. 

This innovative programme goes beyond a simple staff development programme, focussing specifically interaction with Industry partners whilst also testing a model to establish a talent pipeline through trainee RTPs. You will work within an enthusiastic (and excited) team, and be key to coordinating this ambitious regional programme, with stakeholders including 10+ industry partners, other national research alliances, research funders and ~200 regional RTPs. 

The role will entail:

• Operational project management on a day-to-day basis, including resource, budgets, and the implementation and maintenance of detailed project plans
• Organising meetings with relevant stakeholders, co-ordinating with internal and external collaborators to ensure an organised approach, including: making practical arrangements for meetings, preparing agenda and minute taking, and the identification of issues
• Communication to a wide range of stakeholders, establishment and management of the project website and dealing with media coverage and publicity to a national network

This is a full-time, fixed-term position, expected to end March 2027.

About you

Our ideal candidate will:

• be an experienced project or programme manager with a record of managing technical and/or administrative projects
• have a knack for formulating plans from multiple diverse and competing requirements
• have a dynamic and pragmatic approach to record keeping, project administration, and enabling outcomes (both yours and others)

For full details of the role please see the Job Description and Person Specification linked below.

Further information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Anneke Lubben, Director of Research Infrastructure and Facilities, at atl21@bath.ac.uk. Please ensure your application is submitted via our website.

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