Project Manager (Reparative Futures)
University of Bristol - School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Bristol, Connecticut
Salary:
$49,559
-
$55,755
per year
Contract type: Part time
The role
We’re looking for an inspiring and strategic Project Manager to play a key role in delivering our ambitious Reparative Futures Programme — a bold, long-term commitment to racial justice and equity at the University of Bristol.
By 2034, this programme will have built valuable and sustainable partnerships with people of African descent, dismantling barriers to racial equity within university structures and systems. Together, we will take meaningful steps to repair, rebuild, and transform — creating an organisation with a truly inclusive culture and zero tolerance for anti-Black racism.
Our vision? A welcoming, just, and equitable university experience — with reparatory practices deeply embedded in education, research, and civic partnerships. We’re working to make the University of Bristol a place of choice, pride, and success for students, staff, alumni, and communities, regardless of race.
We welcome applications from all candidates and particularly encourage individuals of African descent and those with lived experience of anti-Black racism to apply. We are building a team that reflects the communities we work with, and your leadership, insight and expertise are vital to shaping an inclusive and equitable future at the University of Bristol.
Please note: This role is offered at 0.8 FTE (28 hours per week). However, for the right candidate, we are happy to consider applications from those wishing to work between 21 and 35 hours per week. We also welcome job share applications for this position. In addition, hybrid working is available. The number of days on campus, and which specific days, will be discussed and agreed upon once the full team is appointed.
What will you be doing?
Role
As Project Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving forward an ambitious action plan, while shaping the long-term future of the programme. You’ll be:
Additional information
Please note: The role will be working under the direction of the Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor Reparative & Civic Futures (APVC) and Academic Director Reparative Futures (AD), and reporting to the divisional Deputy Director of Civic Engagement, with additional professional guidance available from the Associate Director of Strategic Programmes and Projects.
For informal enquiries, please email our Reparative Futures mailbox: [email protected].
Please note: The selection process for this role may consist of two stages:
Work pattern: Part time / 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE).
Grade: K
Salary: £49,559- £55,755 per annum (pro-rata for part time).
School/Unit: Global Engagement
This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday, 22nd June.
The interviews are anticipated to take place week commencing 7th July.
Our strategy and mission
We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.
The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.
Available documents
We’re looking for an inspiring and strategic Project Manager to play a key role in delivering our ambitious Reparative Futures Programme — a bold, long-term commitment to racial justice and equity at the University of Bristol.
By 2034, this programme will have built valuable and sustainable partnerships with people of African descent, dismantling barriers to racial equity within university structures and systems. Together, we will take meaningful steps to repair, rebuild, and transform — creating an organisation with a truly inclusive culture and zero tolerance for anti-Black racism.
Our vision? A welcoming, just, and equitable university experience — with reparatory practices deeply embedded in education, research, and civic partnerships. We’re working to make the University of Bristol a place of choice, pride, and success for students, staff, alumni, and communities, regardless of race.
We welcome applications from all candidates and particularly encourage individuals of African descent and those with lived experience of anti-Black racism to apply. We are building a team that reflects the communities we work with, and your leadership, insight and expertise are vital to shaping an inclusive and equitable future at the University of Bristol.
Please note: This role is offered at 0.8 FTE (28 hours per week). However, for the right candidate, we are happy to consider applications from those wishing to work between 21 and 35 hours per week. We also welcome job share applications for this position. In addition, hybrid working is available. The number of days on campus, and which specific days, will be discussed and agreed upon once the full team is appointed.
What will you be doing?
Role
As Project Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving forward an ambitious action plan, while shaping the long-term future of the programme. You’ll be:
- Working with the academic leadership (APVC & AD) of Reparative Futures, to shape and lead the programme.
- Establishing, delivering and monitoring a variety of impactful projects and initiatives.
- Using documented feedback to shape project deliverables that meet real needs.
- Working to an annual cycle of activities, delivering on approved plans while also designing and evolving future strategies.
- Collaborating with the Partnerships Manager, as well as staff, students, and community partners, to ensure project briefs are co-created and aligned with our bold vision.
- Managing and leading the delivery of these initiatives from start to finish, ensuring alignment with the overall mission of reparative justice.
- Comfortable with challenging the status quo and proposing creative ways to do things differently.
- Has proven experience managing multiple small- to medium-scale projects simultaneously balancing the needs of different audiences, priorities, and timelines with confidence.
- Thrives in environments with high levels of ambiguity, using sound judgment and collaboration to navigate complexity and deliver meaningful outcomes, even without a clear roadmap.
- Brings excellent listening and communication skills, with a natural ability to build trust and foster collaboration across a wide range of people and perspectives.
- Is genuinely passionate about reparative justice and committed to contributing to real, long-term change through inclusive, community-focused work.
Additional information
Please note: The role will be working under the direction of the Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor Reparative & Civic Futures (APVC) and Academic Director Reparative Futures (AD), and reporting to the divisional Deputy Director of Civic Engagement, with additional professional guidance available from the Associate Director of Strategic Programmes and Projects.
For informal enquiries, please email our Reparative Futures mailbox: [email protected].
Please note: The selection process for this role may consist of two stages:
- An initial pre-screening call to assess your suitability and clarify any points from your application.
- A formal interview for shortlisted candidates with a separate Focus Group.
Work pattern: Part time / 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE).
Grade: K
Salary: £49,559- £55,755 per annum (pro-rata for part time).
School/Unit: Global Engagement
This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday, 22nd June.
The interviews are anticipated to take place week commencing 7th July.
Our strategy and mission
We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.
The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.
Available documents
- Project Manager JD.pdf
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