ABOUT ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

GUIDANCE NOTES:

For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.
Vacancy Type

Fixed term contract
Fixed Term Duration

2 years
Employment Type

Full time
Salary From

£38,249
Salary To

£44,128
Location

Chelmsford
Ref No
3534
Closing Date
27/06/2025

The Research Project Manager will be responsible for the effective delivery of academic research projects within the Centre, working in collaboration with our research team. The role-holder will help to manage, support and communicate with all major research project stakeholders. The new Centre will have a strongly collaborative approach with local, regional, and national uniformed public services organisations to tackle issues around equality, diversity, and inclusion. This role will also include work to support research in both IPPPRI and the VFI.
You’ll have a degree, significant experience of research-specific project management in an area of public services and the ability to work effectively with academic staff. This post offers a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised professional to join our excellent team and be at the heart of this important new Centre, as well as supporting the research excellence within both VFI & IPPPRI.
With previous experience of managing research projects, ideally gained in a higher education environment, you’ll been keen to develop an understanding of ARUs systems and processes and use this knowledge to support and advise colleagues across the Centre. You’ll be comfortable working with a remote/hybrid team and working in a fast-paced environment. Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is essential.
Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Emma Williams, Director of CEEUPS, at emma.williams@aru.ac.uk
Find out more about working with us and how we recruit
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.