Programme Manager

24 hours ago

Huddersfield, Kirklees, United Kingdom University of Huddersfield Full time

Salary

Grade 8 (£46,461 - £58,766 per annum)

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Administrative and support, Professional and managerial

Date posted

27/10/2025

Job reference

R7998

OPEN TO CURRENT UNIVERSITY STAFF ONLY - SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY

FIxed term until 31 March 2029, 37 hours per week

An exciting career development opportunity has arisen to contribute to the Investment Zone initiative in West Yorkshire and support the University's National Health Innovation Campus. You will join a busy team working for the University on key research and enterprise themes which impact upon the achievements of relevant aspects of the University's Strategic Plan.

The post reports to the University's Regional & Business Lead for the National Health Innovation Campus and will manage the programme of work required to deliver the new Investment Zone Research Courses with Industry (RCI) programme funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA).

You will engage with regional partner universities, private sector organisations and NHS trusts, to develop a portfolio of collaborative health and digital research projects between business and academia.

This role will focus on delivery of activities, outputs and outcomes enabled via the Investment Zone for West Yorkshire, which includes the University's Southgate site and you will co-ordinate a broad group of delivery partners and stakeholders both internally and externally including graduate schools and academics at partner institutions, industry and public sector partners as well as project officers in WYCA.

We offer an excellent employment package including hybrid working, blending a mix of remote and on-campus working (dependent on work duties).

The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive, supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Leader, Stonewall Gold Award holder and Top 100 Employer, Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further or have any questions about the role, please contact Prof. Liz Towns-Andrews via email: l.towns-

If you are a current student at the University, you are welcome to apply for part-time roles of 16 hours or less per week, unless you are a part-time postgraduate student, in which case you can also apply for full time roles, subject to any visa requirements.

For more information, please download the recruitment pack.

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