Teesside University is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Project Manager to lead the delivery of the Research Professional Futures initiative — a strategic programme designed to enhance the development and impact of the University’s research and innovation portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who is passionate about research excellence, project leadership, and academic growth.
As a Project Manager, you will oversee planning, implementation, and coordination of key research projects, ensuring that all objectives are achieved on time and within scope. You will collaborate closely with academic departments, research teams, and external partners to drive innovation and continuous improvement across the University’s research ecosystem.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong project management experience within higher education, research, or innovation-focused environments. Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills are essential, along with a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement and results-driven leadership.
This position may qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, offering international candidates an opportunity to contribute to one of the UK’s most dynamic and ambitious universities.
Join Teesside University and play a key role in shaping the future of research and professional development in an institution committed to innovation, inclusivity, and impact.
Position: Project Manager
Salary: £43,482 – £48,822
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Middlesbrough
Full job description
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to oversee the delivery of Research Professional Futures (RPF), a £4.5m initiative funded by the Research England Development Fund. This ambitious project aims to transform the role, recognition, and development of Research Professionals (RPs) across the UK research system.
RPF is delivered through a collective leadership model, co-developed by Research Professionals and Professional Research Infrastructure and Strategy Managers (PRISMs) from a consortium of universities including Teesside, Durham, Warwick, and Imperial College London, in partnership with the Department of Education at the University of Oxford, Research Consulting, ARMA, and other sector bodies.
As Project Manager, you will play a central role in coordinating this multi-institutional, UK wide collaboration, ensuring delivery across work packages including establishing a UK Commission for Research Professional Futures, stakeholder engagement, pilot interventions, a professional development framework and national blueprint offering clear recommendations and practical guidance for long-term change and project portal.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of sector-wide change, engaging with senior stakeholders, shaping national policy, and supporting the development of a more inclusive, strategic, and future-ready RP workforce.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading day-to-day project delivery and governance
- Managing resources, budget, and reporting
- Coordinating stakeholder engagement across RP and academic communities
- Representing the project to funders, partners, and the wider sector
We welcome applications from candidates with strong project management experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for driving change in the research ecosystem.
Every member of our University is part of the inspiring, supportive, and caring community known as Team Teesside.
What we offer you:
- A holiday entitlement of 259 hours (35 days) plus 8 statutory bank holidays.
- Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period during the Christmas closure
- Special leave to support a range of circumstances
- Hybrid working arrangements: 60% On Campus 40% Working from home
- A variety of provision to support staff with personal development and recognition
- A range of family friendly benefits
- An employee benefits platform which provides discounts with 350+ retailers and access to health and wellbeing resources
More information about our benefits and an employee benefits brochure can be found here
Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.
If you are shortlisted, your interview it will take place in person, on campus.
The interview will take place on 21 November 2025.
Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.
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Application Deadline
November 5th, 2025