Project Manager

The University of Worcester has recently created a new Digital Services team and is seeking an experienced Project Manager drive a series of ambitious new transformation initiatives.

As a key member of the Project Management Office (PMO) this is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver a wide-ranging portfolio of digital projects that improve the experience of our students and staff and support the University’s strategic ambitions.

Working as part of a supportive team delivering Project Management, Business Analysis and Portfolio Planning you will be responsible for the full delivery lifecycle, from initiation and business case through delivery, go-live and benefits realisation.

 Your work will span digital transformation, the introduction of new digital platforms, service improvement, and projects that change how we work.

What you’ll do

Lead end-to-end delivery of digital projects, ensuring scope, time, cost, quality, benefits and risks are managed effectively.Build strong relationships with stakeholders across academic and professional services, translating needs into clear plans and deliverables.Create and maintain project documentation including plans, RAID logs, status reports, governance papers and lessons learned.Manage suppliers and partners where required, including procurement support, mobilisation, delivery oversight and performance management.Support appropriate governance and decision-making, escalating issues and risks in a timely and constructive way.Embed good practice across department, contributing to consistent standards, templates and ways of working.

What we’re looking for

You’ll be an organised, proactive Project Manager with a track record of delivering complex change in a digital/technology environment. You’ll be confident operating in a busy stakeholder landscape and comfortable balancing delivery with good governance.

What's in it for you?

Annual incremental increase up to £43,482, with the opportunity to progress to £47,389 subject to performance and the university reward scheme Up to 36 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) rising to 41 total days after 5 years’ continuous service Access to a range of benefits including our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme In-house training and development support A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment 

Informal queries about the role should be sent to Martin Whiteside (Pro Vice Chancellor Digital Transformation) via email [email protected]

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria). 

Please note that this post may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route if your individual circumstances enable this in accordance with the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information on how the Skilled Worker visa rules may apply to you please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa  

Closing Date: 13 Feb 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Salary: £38,784 to £43,482