The University of Bath invites applications for the position of IT Project Manager, based at its campus in Bath. This role offers the opportunity to manage high-impact IT and digital projects within a prestigious academic institution known for its commitment to innovation and excellence.
The successful candidate will demonstrate substantial experience in delivering technology projects from initiation through to completion. A strong command of project governance, risk mitigation, and budget control is essential, along with the ability to build effective partnerships and communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
This position suits a strategic thinker with a technical mindset and a collaborative approach to leadership. Visa sponsorship may be available for individuals who meet the required criteria.
The University of Bath provides an inclusive, supportive environment for ambitious professionals seeking to make a lasting impact in higher education.
About the University
The University of Bath, established in 1966 on Claverton Down in Bath, is a campus-based institution located in the South West of England. Just 1 hour and 25 minutes from London by train, the University offers a convenient and vibrant academic setting.
Offering a wide range of courses across engineering, humanities, management, science, and social science, the University of Bath is recognised as a top 10 UK university. With a Royal Charter granted in 1966, it has built a strong reputation for excellence in both research and teaching.
Position: IT Project Manager
Salary: Starting from £46,735, rising to £55,755 per annum
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Bath
About the Role
Make an impact driving digital transformation at a leading UK university!
The University of Bath’s Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) department is at the heart of delivering innovative IT infrastructure, products, and services that enable our students, staff, and researchers to achieve their goals.
Do you thrive on leading complex IT projects and turning ambitious ideas into real-world solutions?
This IT Project Manager role is a key part of the University’s DDaT Team, working with the Lead Project Manager and the Head of IT Portfolio Management.
As IT Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of projects from requirements gathering and drafting the business case, to defining the solution that meets our users’ needs, budget management, and delivery schedule, ensuring outstanding delivery through to the in-life management process.
You will work closely with the Portfolio Management Office to embed and promote project lifecycle management and assurance, and provide effective project reporting as required and requested, both within DDaT and with external stakeholders.
The IT Project Manager will have responsibility for managing projects, including the management of associated project teams, working together, and reporting progress to a Project Board.
About you
We’re looking for someone who can bring a balance of technical expertise, leadership, and strong stakeholder engagement skills. To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Demonstrable experience on IT or digital projects through the full project lifecycle
- Solid skills in project governance, risk and budget management
- Ability to influence and communicate effectively with partners at all levels
- A track record of delivering successful outcomes in complex environments
- Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2)
What we can offer you:
We’re continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us, and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
- Free counselling services through Health Assured
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
- Staff discount on language courses
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days, so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities, including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
- Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- Local discounts and more
- A family-friendly workplace
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality, receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We’re very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
Find out more about our benefits on our website and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work on our YouTube channel, as well as following us on X and LinkedIn.
Right to Work in the UK:
We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship, and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our Application Support webpage.
Anonymous shortlisting
We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
If you are qualified for this role, kindly visit the OFFICIAL WEBSITE to apply
Application Deadline
August 10th, 2025