At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage exciting projects focused on sustainability and circular business models.
- Company: Join Brunel University, a leader in innovation and research.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, training opportunities, and a great pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid working and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable projects while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and experience in project coordination are essential.
The predicted salary is between 41292 - 48557 £ per year.
We are seeking to appoint a Project Manager to support JUST-CIRCLE, a Horizon Europe Innovation Action coordinated by Brunel University of London. JUST-CIRCLE is a multi-partner European project focused on circular business models, sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and evidence‑based project delivery.
Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus
Salary and Hours:
- Salary: Grade 7: £41,292 to £48,557 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting), with the potential to progress to £52,761 per annum, subject to sustained exceptional contribution (pro‑rata if part‑time).
- Hours: Part‑time 0.45 FTE / 15.75 hours per week
Contract: Fixed‑Term until 31 May 2029
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide project management and administrative support to ensure effective consortium coordination, governance support, reporting preparation, document control, implementation monitoring, and compliance administration across the life of the project.
- Organise and support project meetings, maintain project records, track actions, milestones and deliverables.
- Support internal and external reporting, liaise with consortium partners, and collaborate with relevant Brunel professional services teams.
- Support project events, workshops and review meetings, including logistics, communication, documentation and follow‑up actions.
Qualifications:
- Strong organisational skills and experience supporting project coordination in a research, higher education or externally funded project environment.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, and communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders.
- Experience with Horizon Europe, EU‑funded or other large externally funded projects is particularly valuable.
Benefits: We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities, a great occupational pension scheme, and a range of health‑related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.
Closing date for applications: 29 June 2026 (23:59 pm)
Eligibility: All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment.
Equality and diversity: Brunel University London wishes to promote an inclusive and diverse workforce and create a culture that values the contribution of all backgrounds and communities. All employees will be recruited, selected and appointed in line with our equality and diversity policy.
