Project Manager

University of Bath - Planning, Performance and Strategic Change (PPSC)

Placed On: 20th March 2026

Closes: 13th April 2026

Job Ref: KW13453

Are you driven by meaningful change and energised by the chance to help shape the future of a leading university?

As a Project Manager within Planning, Performance and Strategic Change (PPSC), you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering the University’s Strategy—leading transformation projects that create real, lasting impact across our academic and professional communities.

Be part of a team driving ambitious, institution‑wide change

At PPSC, we bring strategy, insights, planning and delivery together to build a high‑performing, forward‑looking organisation. We work collaboratively across the University to turn strategic ambitions into reality—and we believe that how we work is just as important as what we deliver. Our principles of collaboration, clarity and capability guide everything we do.

About the role

You’ll lead complex, high‑profile projects spanning both academic and professional service areas, helping the University evolve to meet the needs of the future. Initially, your focus is expected to be on organisation design projects within the Momentum, Capacity and Capability Programme, though your portfolio may shift as institutional priorities develop.

In this role, you will:

• Lead strategic projects that directly contribute to key University priorities.
• Partner with academic and professional service colleagues to address complex challenges and shape future ways of working.
• Champion and strengthen project management capability across the organisation.
• Build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels, from senior leaders to project teams.
• Provide clear, confident updates, insight and recommendations to Project Boards and Executive groups.

About you

You’ll bring the credibility, resilience and expertise needed to lead organisational design and Target Operating Model (TOM) implementation projects within a complex environment.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Proven experience delivering organisational design or TOM‑related change projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• A genuine passion for project management and the ability to inspire confidence and engagement in others.
• Strong communication, relationship‑building and influencing skills.
• The ability to navigate complexity and bring structure, clarity and momentum to your work.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and supporting the University’s strategic ambitions.

What we can offer you

You’ll join a supportive, collaborative team where your work will directly shape the University’s future direction. We’re committed to building capability—both your own and across the wider institution—and you’ll have access to a range of professional development, training and growth opportunities.

Our commitment to inclusion

We celebrate difference and actively welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. With staff from over 60 nations, we value the diverse perspectives and experiences that help our community thrive. We hold a Silver Athena SWAN Award and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, an autism‑friendly university, and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all staff, students and our wider community, and embed Safer Recruitment principles throughout our processes.

Interested?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lucy Allen lka30@bath.ac.uk or Ben Miller bbam20@bath.ac.uk

This role is offered on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.