At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects in education technology and enhance student experiences.
- Company: Join the University of Birmingham, a leader in higher education innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 40 days holiday, sick pay, pension scheme, and subsidised childcare.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on learning technologies and support diverse student needs.
- Qualifications: Degree-level qualification and proven project management experience required.
The predicted salary is between 36636 - 46049 £ per year.
Full-time, Fixed Term contract up to July 2027 at the University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK. Salary range £36,636 to £46,049, potentially progressing to £48,822. Closing date 23 June 2026.
The role is also open as an internal secondment when agreed by your line manager.
Position Details
- Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK.
- Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term up to July 2027.
- Closing date: 23 June 2026.
Our Offer
Generous benefits package including 40 days paid holiday, one volunteer day per year, occupational sick pay, a pension scheme and access to three subsidised day nurseries.
Background
The Higher Education sector is evolving with digital technologies. Technology-Integrated Learning is integral to student experience. This Delivery Manager role sits within the Education Technologies and Learning Environments Unit of the Libraries and Learning Resources division.
Department Overview
The Education Technologies and Learning Environments (ETLE) team works flexibly and aims to support the university’s strategic ambitions across learning technology platforms, digital learning design, physical space management and staff development.
Role Summary
The Delivery Manager will own a range of initiatives spanning the unit’s activities, from learning technology platforms to curriculum technology rollouts. Responsibilities include project planning, monitoring, reporting, stakeholder management, and team leadership.
Main Duties
- Responsible for the delivery of ETLE initiatives across activities, including:
- Developing project plans, KPIs and milestones.
- Identifying and gaining support for new initiatives.
- Creating operational plans and coordinating delivery with colleagues and departments.
- Monitoring, reviewing and auditing project progress and implementing improvements.
- Reporting on progress with reports and dashboards for stakeholders such as SLT and Programme Board.
- Assessing and escalating issues and risks, maintaining risk registers.
- Stakeholder management with ETLE partners, funders, project boards and cross-university colleagues.
- Managing project resources and budgets, ensuring documentation is maintained.
- Providing executive support to senior committees, work streams and working groups.
- Lead a small team on a project, providing a motivational environment and supporting staff performance.
- Coordinate the organisation of conferences, meetings, workshops and dissemination events.
- Develop and deliver communication strategies, including newsletters, briefings and website updates.
- Maintain priority balance and action to meet agreed deliverables against timelines.
- Keep up-to-date with project and change management methodologies.
- Support the team with managing change as the unit grows.
- Source, analyse and develop insights from data to inform evaluation and review.
- Build understanding of the unit’s context to identify innovation opportunities.
- Promote equality, diversity and inclusion, challenging unacceptable behaviour.
- Support the University’s sustainability agenda through resource‑efficient working.
- Work in an agile and flexible manner, supporting resourcing needs across the unit.
- Perform other duties commensurate with the grade.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience
- Degree level qualification or equivalent plus practical managerial experience or significant relevant experience with evidence of increasingly demanding roles.
- Proven track record in project and/or change management, with knowledge of methodologies such as PRINCE2.
- Literacy and numeracy skills, the ability to write clearly, analyse data and produce reports.
- Excellent people‑management skills, ability to inspire and lead colleagues.
- Values‑driven, aligning behaviour with the University of Birmingham values of ambition, innovation, openness, collaboration and responsibility.
- Excellent budgetary management experience.
- Highly proficient IT skills, including MS Office and website editing; quick to learn new software.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, relationship building and influencing skills.
- Excellent organisational and multi-tasking abilities with methodical approach and prioritisation.
- Experience working in a complex organisation and a matrix management environment.
- Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics and ability to ensure equal treatment in day‑to‑day activity.
Informal enquiries to Allison Hall, email:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion statement: We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. The University holds Athletics SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations and supports a fair and inclusive environment for all staff.
Delivery Manager - Academic Services - 104289Z26 - Grade 7 in Birmingham employer: University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a generous benefits package including 40 days of paid holiday, occupational sick pay, and access to subsidised childcare, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. Located in the vibrant Edgbaston area, the university fosters innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in higher education.
