On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent formed a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Kent academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities. Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.
Do you hold recognised Project Management qualification or have project management experience? Do you you experience in supporting funding bids or providing high-quality post-award support? If yes, then this fixed term role may be of interest.
The Kent and Medway Medical School is seeking an Integrated Academic Training Programme (IAT) Project Manager to be responsible for managing assigned projects and associated activities ensuring their successful and timely delivery against project objectives. This includes mapping out all activity, having a clear understanding of competing priorities and ensuring work is delivered on time.
You will have specific responsibility for the development of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded IAT, and New Medical Schools (NMS) Programmes at KMMS, facilitating, coordinating and monitoring the programmes and supporting trainees and students.
As a Project Manager (Integrated Academic Training Programme) you can expect to be involved in:
- Coordinating and steering project activities including the line management and/or supervision of other staff, partners, stakeholders in order to deliver the project, including the 2027 NIHR IAT Competition Bid, planned deliverables and objectives in a timely manner within available resources
- Managing stakeholder engagement, ensuring required levels of involvement in and consultation on implementation, including effective communications and management of expectations
- Designing, delivering and managing an excellent ‘first-point-of-contact’ service for all IAT Programme trainees
What will you bring to the role?
- Recognised Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE 2, APM) OR part qualified OR significant project management experience in a similar role
- Significant experience in the successful oversight and hands-on delivery of projects from initiation to completion in a similar role
- Experience of analysing, interpreting and presenting data
What we can offer in return:
As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:
- Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
- 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
- Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent
We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/
Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number KMMS-142-26.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area
*Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)
PLEASE NOTE: We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.
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