Project Manager
| Posting date: | 12 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,636 to £44,746 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 August 2025 |
| Location: | Southampton, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Southampton |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 3182525JF |
Summary
Join our Dynamic Digital Team as a Project Manager
Are you a motivated and organised team player with a passion for delivering change? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive environment? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
About Us
We’re a forward-thinking organisation with ambitious digital plans. Our team is delivering a growing portfolio of exciting projects, and we’re looking for a Project Manager to help us make it happen.
The Role
As a Project Manager, you’ll lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of digital and IT projects. Working alongside experienced project professionals, you’ll help manage timelines, keep stakeholders informed, and solve problems as they arise.
What You’ll Do
Deliver IT and digital projects from planning to completion
Coordinate tasks, meetings, create and update project documentation
Track progress and highlight risks or issues
Communicate effectively with stakeholders throughout the University
Learn and apply structured project management approaches
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
What We’re Looking For
A strong interest in project management and digital delivery
Experience managing IT Projects, delivering to time, to the required level of quality and within set budgets
Excellent organisational and communication skills
A proactive and solution-focused mindset
Confidence in using digital tools
Ability to prioritise and manage your time effectively
Ability to build and a lead a project team
What We Offer
A friendly, inclusive, and collaborative team
Opportunities to learn from experienced professionals
A chance to work on meaningful projects supporting University-wide change
Flexible working options and generous benefits, including:
Corporate healthcare scheme
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)
Subsidised health and fitness facilities
We are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity. We select candidates based on merit and ability and aspire to thrive in the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from all candidates with an interest in the role and those who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.
Ready to take your next step?
If you're ready to take on a new challenge and be part of a team that values hard work, collaboration, and innovation, we want to hear from you!
Apply now with your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, please state where and how you have used AI in your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.
Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.
Are you a motivated and organised team player with a passion for delivering change? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive environment? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
About Us
We’re a forward-thinking organisation with ambitious digital plans. Our team is delivering a growing portfolio of exciting projects, and we’re looking for a Project Manager to help us make it happen.
The Role
As a Project Manager, you’ll lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of digital and IT projects. Working alongside experienced project professionals, you’ll help manage timelines, keep stakeholders informed, and solve problems as they arise.
What You’ll Do
Deliver IT and digital projects from planning to completion
Coordinate tasks, meetings, create and update project documentation
Track progress and highlight risks or issues
Communicate effectively with stakeholders throughout the University
Learn and apply structured project management approaches
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
What We’re Looking For
A strong interest in project management and digital delivery
Experience managing IT Projects, delivering to time, to the required level of quality and within set budgets
Excellent organisational and communication skills
A proactive and solution-focused mindset
Confidence in using digital tools
Ability to prioritise and manage your time effectively
Ability to build and a lead a project team
What We Offer
A friendly, inclusive, and collaborative team
Opportunities to learn from experienced professionals
A chance to work on meaningful projects supporting University-wide change
Flexible working options and generous benefits, including:
Corporate healthcare scheme
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)
Subsidised health and fitness facilities
We are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity. We select candidates based on merit and ability and aspire to thrive in the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from all candidates with an interest in the role and those who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.
Ready to take your next step?
If you're ready to take on a new challenge and be part of a team that values hard work, collaboration, and innovation, we want to hear from you!
Apply now with your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, please state where and how you have used AI in your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.
Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.
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