Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Programme Manager

4 weeks ago


Whitehaven, Cumbria, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Programme and Operations Manager to join our team at the University of Manchester. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the operations and programme activities related to the University's activities as part of the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Collaboration (RAICo) at the RAICo1 facility in Whitehaven, West Cumbria.

Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the success of the RAICo programme and oversee the operations and programme activities related to the University's activities as part of RAICo.
  • Work directly with researchers at the Universities of Glasgow, Strathclyde, York, Nottingham, and Oxford, and technical leads from UKAEA.
  • Collaborate with engineers at nuclear end-user organisations including Sellafield Ltd, EDF Energy, Magnox, and the Atomic Weapons Establishment.
  • Provide programme management aspects, including overview of the wider RAICo programme and help widen the scope of robotics academic engagement in the UK for the benefit of the RAICo programme and the wider NDA estate.
  • Support strategic activities in relation to the programme, including significant stakeholder engagement, programme review and development activities for future funding, growth of programme, and integration into existing facilities.
  • International travel for attendance at conferences will also be expected.
What We Offer
  • Fantastic market-leading pension scheme.
  • Excellent employee health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays.
  • Additional paid closure over the Christmas period.
  • Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers.
Our Commitment to Equality and Diversity

The School of Engineering is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education. The School recognises its good practice in relation to gender, including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff to achieve a good work-life balance. Appointment will always be awarded on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working.



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