Transformation Programme and Project Manager
| Posting date: | 18 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47389-50253 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle, NE1 7RU |
| Company: | Newcastle University |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 28952-43851751 |
Summary
We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.
We are recruiting five Transformation Programme/Project Managers to join our Transformation Team. This is an exciting opportunity and will allow you to support one of a number of cross-institution, strategic projects to shape the future of Newcastle University.
In order to be successful, you should have significant experience within a project and/or change management role, with evidence of how you have successfully delivered projects to time within a multi-faceted organisation, and how you have utilised project methodologies to ensure success.
Demonstrable experience of driving and managing complex strategic, organisational and culture change with a focus on working with staff and teams to gain acceptance of change is key. Your relationship and stakeholder management skills will be vital to success to project success, along with a strength in interpersonal communication, negotiation and influencing abilities.
If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in, feel free to contact Clair Elliott, Transformation Director, Clair.Elliott@newcastle.ac.uk for more information.
To apply please upload your CV and cover letter evidencing how you meet the essential criteria of the role as outlined in the “Success Profile “ of the job description.
These vacancies are 2 year, fixed term positions.
Purpose of the Role
Drive strategic university-wide transformation initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in institutional effectiveness, student and staff experience, and alignment with the university’s long-term vision. This role ensures that change projects result in tangible benefits and sustainable outcomes across academic and professional service areas.
We are recruiting five Transformation Programme/Project Managers to join our Transformation Team. This is an exciting opportunity and will allow you to support one of a number of cross-institution, strategic projects to shape the future of Newcastle University.
In order to be successful, you should have significant experience within a project and/or change management role, with evidence of how you have successfully delivered projects to time within a multi-faceted organisation, and how you have utilised project methodologies to ensure success.
Demonstrable experience of driving and managing complex strategic, organisational and culture change with a focus on working with staff and teams to gain acceptance of change is key. Your relationship and stakeholder management skills will be vital to success to project success, along with a strength in interpersonal communication, negotiation and influencing abilities.
If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in, feel free to contact Clair Elliott, Transformation Director, Clair.Elliott@newcastle.ac.uk for more information.
To apply please upload your CV and cover letter evidencing how you meet the essential criteria of the role as outlined in the “Success Profile “ of the job description.
These vacancies are 2 year, fixed term positions.
Purpose of the Role
Drive strategic university-wide transformation initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in institutional effectiveness, student and staff experience, and alignment with the university’s long-term vision. This role ensures that change projects result in tangible benefits and sustainable outcomes across academic and professional service areas.