Project Manager, Project & Program Management
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Management
Project & Program Management
Job Purpose
To manage, coordinate and administer the portfolio of projects and activities of the Urban Big Data Centre (UBDC) and the ERC/ UKRI funded research project POLART. Both UBDC and POLART focus on the production of evidence for policy, albeit from two different, complementary angles: UBDC has been a dynamic national research hub for over 11 years, championing the use of new sources of smart data and evidence to inform policy making and enhance the quality of urban life.
UBDC is currently undertaking a wide range of projects of varying sizes and from a range of funders, working with partners in the UK and internationally, including government, research councils, and the third sector, as well as policy and practice.
POLART (‘Art and Policy in the Global Contemporary: examining the role of the arts in the production of public policy’) is a 5-year research project that brings together an interdisciplinary research team of art, humanities and social science researchers to explore visual and performing arts as a rich field of alternative sources of expert knowledge for policy making.
The role supports and advises the Centre's Director and POLART PI and project team to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of objectives, projects and activities, which encompasses oversight of a complex multi-institutional research and knowledge exchange programme; management of a combined +£5m budget; and the coordination and delivery of a range of projects, events and other initiatives.
The role reports to the College Research Operations Manager as part of the College team supporting Centres and Projects. Workload will be assigned via the Centre Director and POLART PI.
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the Centre’s/ POLART’s operational and administrative affairs, including ensuring the effective delivery and management of a range of research projects and milestones.
Working closely with the UBDC Director/Deputy Director and POLART PI to co-coordinate and respond to external funding opportunities, including supporting budget development, approvals and submissions.
Supervision and workload allocation and line management of a small group of administrative staff providing support to research projects at the Centre.
As a member of the Centre Management/ POLART team, provide advice and support across all aspects of the Centre’s/ POLART operational activities, including supporting the development of income generation opportunities.
Working with College Research Support Office to manage, disburse, monitor and report on the Centre’s/POLART’s budget and resources, including coordinating with partners and funders regarding invoicing.
Plan, coordinate, manage and monitor the Centre’s/POLART’s work-streams and portfolio of projects and initiatives, including liaising with external partners.
Oversee the Centre’s/POLART’s programme of seminars, conferences, training events and other events. Manage the logistics of the workshops, coordinating the facilitators and managing all data and materials that are required or generated during these events.
Oversee the Centre’s/POLART’s external and internal communications, working closely with the Communications & Engagement colleagues at the College of Social Sciences.
Lead on the development and delivery of a Communication Strategy, for example setting up and maintain POLART’s web and social media presence producing briefings, blogs, podcasts, explainer videos and similar material,and providing promotional content to other channels such as the University’s Marketing teams, as required by the research team.
Manage the Centre’s/POLART’s internal information-sharing and data management systems and procedures.
Establish and sustain project management processes and key…
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