The University of the West of Scotland is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver complex projects in Paisley. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional with a strong background in project and programme management to make a tangible impact.
The successful candidate will hold recognised project management qualifications, such as PRINCE2 or MSP, and have demonstrable experience applying project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and tools to successfully manage initiatives. Proven expertise in leading large-scale projects under tight and changing deadlines is essential, alongside strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and manage project teams effectively.
Experience in creating and managing detailed project plans, including budgets, resources, prioritisation of tasks, risk and issue management, and change management, is highly desirable. The role offers the chance to work on varied and complex projects, delivering outcomes efficiently and effectively.
This position may be eligible for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, providing opportunities for international candidates to join the University of the West of Scotland.
Join a forward-thinking team and advance your career while driving impactful projects at one of Scotland’s leading universities. Apply now to become a valued part of the University of the West of Scotland.
Position: Project Manager
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: £42,254- £50,253 per annum
Location: Paiseley, Scotland
Job Summary
This role may be eligible for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If requiring visa sponsorship, the successful applicant will also need to meet a range of individual criteria to satisfy Home Office requirements. If the role is offered on a part-time basis, this might also affect eligibility.
Applicants are encouraged to individually assess whether they may be eligible for visa sponsorship prior to applying. More information on eligibility can be found on the Government website.
THE POST – Project Manager
We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead key change initiatives aligned with UWS’s strategic objectives. You’ll manage complex projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time and within budget.
Responsibilities include developing project plans, managing resources, monitoring progress, and reporting to senior stakeholders.
You’ll advise sponsors, support governance arrangements, and identify risks and interdependencies across programmes.
Strong organisational, analytical, and stakeholder management skills are essential to drive transformational change and continuous improvement across the University.
The successful candidate should have the following:
- Demonstrable project and / or programme management qualifications (such as PRINCE, MSP), skills and experience, including the successful application of project and programme management methods, governance, techniques and tools for the effective management of initiatives.
- Proven track record in successfully leading large scale projects working to tight and changing deadlines demonstrating the attributes of an effective team leader
- Experience of creating and managing plans for complex and varied projects, including budgets and resources, prioritisation and scheduling of conflicting tasks to deliver outputs under tight deadlines, risk and issue management and change management.
- Experience of monitoring and managing programme risks and benefits, with the ability to take decisive action to achieve successful delivery of project outcomes.
ABOUT US
The University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.
With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.
UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2024 Young University Rankings)
Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future.
We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:
- 24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
- An additional days leave on your birthday
- Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme
- A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
- Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
- Fitness facilities across our campuses
- Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional, career and research development opportunities.
Closing Date: Thursday 15th January 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Please contact recruitment@uws for any further information or queries about the role from the 5th of January.
Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception, where evidence would need to be provided)
The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.
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UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.
UWS is a “Disability Confident” employer.
University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520
Application Process
Application Deadline
January 15th, 2026