| Job title: | Project Manager (Horizon Europe MSCA COFUND bid) |
| Salary: | £42,000 per annum, pro rata for part-time |
| FTE | Part-time (min 0.6 / 0.8 FTE) |
| Duration of Contract: | Fixed term to 25 June 2025 |
| Location | Hybrid with occasional access to Central London |
University Alliance (UA) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the coordination of, and contribution towards, a Horizon Europe MSCA COFUND funding bid, supporting academic and professional service leads to ensure submission by the deadline.
This role will sit within the University Alliance’s DTA Team but will work with colleagues across the organisation and our lead delivery partner, Teesside University and other stakeholders as required.
Key responsibilities
To provide lead project management support for the development of a Horizon Europe MSCA COFUND bid being developed by a consortium of University Alliance members and partners for the 2025 funding call which opens on 23 January with a deadline of 24 June 2025.
- Become familiar with the requirements of the European Commission for completing and submitting an MSCA COFUND bid.
- Develop detailed project plans with deadlines and timelines to guide the bid management team and partner organisations and be able to revise plans based on changing needs and requirements.
- Arrange and facilitate meetings of core members of the bid management team and where appropriate partner organisations.
- Monitor project task performance to ensure timely delivery of actions in line with the overall timescale of the funding call.
- Compile and submit project status reports to the bid management team and partners as required.
- Act as main point of contact for bid management team and partners on all aspects of the project.
Please read the full Job Description for a detailed outline of the key responsibilities of the role.
About you
The position will suit candidates with experience of funding project management, particularly multi-partners projects. Experience of international EU funded collaborative projects and knowledge of EU Framework Programme funding (Horizon Europe) or other funders will be an advantage but is not essential.
- Project management and delivery experience as demonstrated through employment positions
- Proven experience of delivering projects to time
- High-level of IT literacy, proficient user of Microsoft Office tools and project management software
Principal location of work: UA operates an agile working model where staff have the option to work the majority of the week remotely with access to a Central London ‘touchdown’ space for times when physical presence is required or preferred for performing job roles. (For further details, see JD)
Right to work in the UK
If you are successful in your application, you will be required to demonstrate your right to work in the UK. The latest information about your right to work in the UK is available on the UK government website here
University Alliance is unable to sponsor candidates.
How to apply
Closing date: 11.59pm Sunday 26 January 2025
Interview date: Interviews via MS Teams, 4 or 5 February 2025
The selection process will include an interview, and a task to be confirmed on invitation to interview.
To apply, please send the following via email with the subject line: Project Manager (Horizon Europe MSCA COFUND bid) to info@unialliance.ac.uk
- An up-to-date CV of no more than two sides of A4.
- A cover letter of no more than two sides of A4 addressing why you are interested in working for University Alliance and how your knowledge, skills and experience meets the requirements of the role.
Please also mention where you saw the job advertised.
Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as we reserve the right to close vacancy prior to the published closing date. If you have not heard from us within 28 days of the closing date, please consider that you have not been successful at shortlisting stage.