Project Manager

Salary: Grade 7  (£38,205 - £45,585 p.a. depending on experience)

This post will be based on the university campus, with scope for hybrid working. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

University of Leeds Libraries are one of the major academic research libraries of the UK, with globally significant collections and a strong service ethos. We play a crucial role in the creation, dissemination, application and preservation of knowledge, critical to the success of the University’s strategic ambitions. We are a major cultural hub, enriching the University and the wider community through our unique collections, rich resources, expertise and innovative services. 

Our 2020-2030 Vision - Knowledge for all - consists of four strategic programmes and three underpinning themes to support the University strategy Universal Values, Global Change. It builds on our past and acts as a compass for navigating our future. It positions us to become one of the greatest libraries in the world.

This new post is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and experienced individual to provide project management support to the Library as part of the newly created Business Support Operations Team. You’ll support and lead on a variety of projects in support of our strategic programmes. 

You will have significant experience of managing and delivering concurrent complex projects throughout the entire project lifecycle with experience of applying best practice project methodologies. You will have strong communication and influencing skills with an ability to organise and work effectively with others.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!

Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.

Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.

Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Luke Fairbotham, Head of Business Support Operations

Email: L.Fairbotham@leeds.ac.uk

Further details:

• Candidate Brief

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