project manager

We are looking for a project manager (full-time) to support a new international research consortium led by Dr Yixian Sun on multi-level governance for forest-risk commodities in key consumer and producer countries (AnDforFRCs). About the role This innovative project is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's Forest Governance, Market and Climate Programme (FGMC). Partner institutions include Universitas Gadjah Mada (Indonesia), University of Victoria (Canada), University of British Columbia (Canada), University of Freiburg (Germany), University of International Business and Economics (China), and National University of Singapore (Singapore). As a project manager for our global research consortium, you will be responsible for the coordination, day-to-day management of the whole project, and the project's communication. With this role, you will support Dr. Sun's research group and the Earth System Research Governance Centre at Bath, including various international events to be hosted at Bath. You will join Dr. Sun's team based in the Department of Social and Policy Science at the University of Bath and will work closely with our partners and collaborators from across the globe.

We are looking for someone who are highly collaborative with strong communication skills and experiences of managing complex international research projects.,

• Hold an undergraduate degree (or above) in a relevant social science subject area such as International Relations, Political Science, Environmental Studies, and Public Policy.
• Offer excellent problem-solving and project management skills
• Have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to engage with a range of audiences and stakeholders
• Have experiences of working in a multi-culture environment and managing international collaborative project
• Have experiences of managing websites and social media
• Be self-motivated
  
  As a member of the Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged and expected to take up to a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.
  
  This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) to start as soon as possible. The contract will end in March 2027, but can be renewed subject to funding availability., We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce