Strategic Projects – Change Manager

Bath Spa Live

. Manage and facilitate change projects, new ways of working, and process improvements across the university .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeBath • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £39,560 - £44,352 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on process improvement and strategic support within the higher education sector.

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Project Management ExperienceStakeholder ManagementProcess Improvement MethodologiesStrategic Level ExperienceRecognised Project Management Qualification

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProcess ImprovementPortfolio DevelopmentChange ManagementReporting Development

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationSelf-MotivatedStructuredCalm Under Pressure

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Qualification

Industry Keywords

Higher Education SectorStrategic ProjectsGovernance GroupsStakeholder EngagementKnowledge Exchange

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and facilitate change projects, new ways of working, and process improvements across the university
Support the Strategic Projects & Change Unit in supporting Academic Schools and sustainable Portfolio Development under the University’s Strategy 2035
Provide strategic support to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic and Heads of Schools
Review, develop and integrate university-wide portfolio development processes and reporting
Lead communication and stakeholder engagement for portfolio development and strategic initiatives within Research and Knowledge Exchange
Support relevant senior governance groups, ensuring effective coordination and oversight
Manage cross-university projects end to end, where appropriate and agreed by the University Executive Board
Travel to London and Birmingham occasionally

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven, successful project management experience
Excellent stakeholder management skills with a demonstrable ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience
Self-motivated, structured and calm under pressure
Experience of working at a strategic level across a varied workload
Experience of working in the HE sector or comparable environment
Recognised project management qualification
Knowledge of process improvement methodologies and approaches

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme), a defined benefit pension scheme paying members a secure income for life post-retirement
Enhanced paid leave: 41–46 days depending on the role (Full Time)
Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
Employee Assistance Programme with on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
Electric Vehicle Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Wide range of discounts and financial benefits accessed through an easy-to-use app