Project Manager Research and Innovation

Project Manager Research and Innovation

Vacancy ID


12728

College/Executive Group

Research Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise

Department/Team

Research Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise Office

Location

Hybrid - CSM King's Cross/Home

Hybrid working

Flexible hybrid - 50% on-site, 50% WFH

Grade

Grade 5

Salary

£44,375 to £52,977 per annum

Contract


Permanent

Term


Full time - 35 hours per week

Job family


Professional & Administrative

Advertised


External and internal

Apply by


12 October 2026 23:55

Interviews

5 November 2026

Job description

The opportunity

Join one of the world's leading creative universities and help shape ambitious research and innovation collaborations.

University of the Arts London (UAL) is a global leader in creative education, research, innovation, and knowledge exchange. Our research community brings together academics, students, industry partners, policymakers, and communities to tackle pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges through creativity and collaboration.

Our expertise spans design, fashion, textiles, communications, fine art, performance, AI, immersive technologies, bio-design, and more. Through interdisciplinary partnerships and a commitment to social justice and sustainability, we develop innovative ideas that create meaningful impact in the UK and around the world.

We are seeking a Research and Innovation Project Manager to join our EU Research and Innovation Funding team. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of major international research and innovation programmes, supporting collaborations with leading universities, cultural organisations, businesses, public bodies, and research institutes across Europe and beyond.

This is a varied role spanning both pre-award and post-award project management, offering the opportunity to support the full lifecycle of EU funded research and innovation projects. Working closely with academics, researchers, external partners, and funders, you will help shape competitive funding proposals, build strong international consortia, and support the successful delivery of funded projects that generate real-world impact.

Pre-award, you will identify funding opportunities, facilitate collaboration between partners, and provide expert guidance on proposal development, budgeting, and submission strategies. You will play a key role in helping UAL secure funding for ambitious projects that connect creativity, innovation, and societal challenges. Post-award, you will work alongside project teams to coordinate complex multi-partner programmes, foster effective collaboration across consortia, and support the delivery of project objectives, outputs, engagement activities, and long-term impact. You will help ensure projects run smoothly, while enabling researchers to focus on delivering outstanding research and innovation.

As part of UAL's EU Research and Innovation Funding team within Research Management & Administration, you will become part of a highly experienced and collaborative team that supports the university's growing portfolio of externally funded research and knowledge exchange activity.

About you

You will bring experience of supporting and managing research, innovation, or knowledge exchange projects across the funding lifecycle, from proposal development through to project delivery and impact generation.

You will enjoy working in a collaborative environment, building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, and navigating complex multi-partner projects. Experience of financial management, project coordination, and working with external funders will be important, while experience of contracts and intellectual property arrangements within collaborative projects would be highly advantageous.

Most importantly, you will be motivated by the opportunity to help researchers develop ambitious ideas, build partnerships, and deliver projects that create meaningful impact across Europe and beyond.

A recognised project management qualification (such as PM², PRINCE2, or Agile) is desirable but not essential.

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Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: application, shortlisting, assessment/interview, offer, onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early if we receive a high level of interest. We will aim to give at least 24 hours' notice of any changes to the closing date.

What we offer

To recognise the hard work of our staff and their contributions, we provide a wide range of benefits - please check our careers site/Canvas for further information as conditions and exclusions apply:
• 34 days of annual leave and 2 days off to volunteer plus bank holidays
• Flexible and Dynamic working options available from the first day
• Discounted Medical Insurance including Digital GP service, therapies, in-patient and day-case treatment
• Free counselling and advice via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Sector-leading Equal Parental Leave policy (6 months full pay for both parents)
• Defined-benefit LGPS pension scheme
• In-house training and development including apprenticeships and free places on creative courses
• Interest free loans on travel and tech, discounts on gym memberships, nursery fees, eye care and much more
• Various opportunities to attend student shows and exhibitions

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That's why we are proud to hold a Bronze Award from the Race Equality Charter (REC), are members of the Business Disability Forum and Employers for Carers, and maintain our status as a Disability Confident Scheme and Living Wage employer.

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