Help shape and deliver the University of Plymouth's refreshed strategy, turning ambitious priorities into programmes that make a lasting difference for our students, staff, research and wider communities.
About the role:
As a Strategic Programme Manager, you will:
For this role, you will need to be on site 3 days a week. Although we can accommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs.
This is a full time, fixed term role, working 37 hours per week for 2 years due to funding.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Tom Berkien: by email at Thomas.berkien@plymouth.ac.uk
What we’re looking for:
You should have:
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
About us:
You'll join a team at the heart of the University's strategy implementation agenda. Working closely with senior leaders across academic and professional service areas, the team plays a key role in shaping and supporting delivery of the University's most important strategic priorities. It's an exciting opportunity to help establish new ways of working, influence major programmes of change, and contribute to the successful delivery of the refreshed Strategy 2030.
Application Process:
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, skills and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
Our Offer:
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.
We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility:
*Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract
A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.
Additional Information:
The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution. To find out more please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
Closing Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026 at 12 o'clock midnight