National Centre Project Manager

Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea

About The Role

This is a Fixed Term role for 3 years working full-time.

We invite you to join us in establishing the newly awarded National Centre for Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention (NCSHSP) and shaping a future where research leads to meaningful change. The successful applicant will join a thriving research team that has secured over £40M in joint funding over the last five years. Led by Professor Ann John, the team’s research focuses on self-harm and suicide prevention and child and adolescent mental health.

The NCSSHP, led by Swansea University in collaboration with Cardiff University, the University of South Wales, and Samaritans, will transform self-harm and suicide prevention by translating cutting-edge research into real-world impact. With a cross-government and cross-sectoral focus and established relationships in this sector, the Centre will drive innovative research, foster collaboration across disciplines, and build research capacity to develop evidence-based strategies for suicide and self-harm prevention.

The successful applicant will work alongside the Communications & Engagement Officer and Project Administrator to ensure the project meets its objectives within the agreed timescales and budgets. This role requires experience in managing and successfully delivering multi-partnered centre/projects, ideally within the field of mental health research. The post-holder will be responsible for a wide range of project management tasks, including close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders across Wales and beyond.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

Please also include your Publication List.

Interviews will take place the week commencing the 7th April. 

Closing Date: 2 April 2025

Interview Date: 7 April 2025

Informal Enquiries

• Dara Almeida Medina Dara.almeidamedina@swansea.ac.uk
• Ann John a.john@swansea.ac.uk

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