Senior Project and Programme Manager

Company: The University of Edinburgh
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

Job Information

Grade UE08: £50,253 to £61,759 per annum.

Information Services Group / Applications Directorate / Project Services.

Full-time: 35 hours per week, hybrid working. Fixed-term: until 31 July 2028.

Role Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Project and Programme Manager to join Project Services, which is part of the Information Services Group (ISG). The role reports to one of our Team and Portfolio Managers. The position is fixed term until 31 July 2028 and involves working on campus one to two days a week with a hybrid pattern.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and deliver projects that improve business efficiency, enhance student experience, maintain IT compliance, and enable digital transformation.
  • Report to Team and Portfolio Managers.
  • Work in a hybrid setting, with on-campus presence one to two days a week.

Qualifications

  • Experience as a Senior Project and Programme Manager.
  • Drive, determination, and a passion for what they do.

Benefits

  • Variety every day.
  • Responsibility and autonomy.
  • Excellent benefits and support.
  • Contributing to the work and purpose of the University.

What You Can Expect

  • A competitive salary.
  • An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
  • To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
  • Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family‑friendly initiatives, and flexible work options.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Right to Work

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. The University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

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Posted: May 27th, 2026