Project Manager (Lead) Park Royal Net Zero - 15486

In a significant milestone, Brunel University London has secured funding of £2.6 million from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to create a Place Based Impact Acceleration Account (PBIAA). Called “Net-zero Food Supply Chains”, this pioneering project is set to make a substantial impact on the food supply systems operating within West London's vibrant Park Royal Industrial Estate. Colloquially known as ‘London’s Kitchen’, Park Royal hosts over 500 businesses in the food and drink sector, producing about 30% of London’s food and drink and contributing about £8bn a year to the economy.

College / Directorate Research, Support & Development Office Department Research, Support & Development Office Full Time / Part Time Part Time Posted Date 24/10/2023 Closing Date 19/11/2023 Ref No 4148

Position Title: Project Manager (Lead) Park Royal Net Zero

Department/College: Research Support and Development Office (RSDO)

Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Grade 10 from: pro-rata £61,929 to £67,422 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to pro-rata £71,365 per annum inclusive of London Weighting.

Hours: Part-time 0.6 FTE

Contract Type: Fixed-term 48 months

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. 

In a significant milestone, Brunel University London has secured funding of £2.6 million from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to create a Place Based Impact Acceleration Account (PBIAA). Called “Net-zero Food Supply Chains”, this pioneering project is set to make a substantial impact on the food supply systems operating within West London's vibrant Park Royal Industrial Estate. Colloquially known as ‘London’s Kitchen’, Park Royal hosts over 500 businesses in the food and drink sector, producing about 30% of London’s food and drink and contributing about £8bn a year to the economy.

The postholder will lead the delivery of this grant, working with the businesses in the food and drink sector on the Park Royal Industrial Estate.

The postholder will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategy for the delivery of the grant and including all aspects of research business engagement with Park Royal businesses.

The postholder will lead a team of two Business Development Manager Park Royal Net Zero, specialists in net zero energy systems, AI & big data or waste reduction and valorisation, as well as having responsibility for the operational delivery of the grant, including reporting on finances, activities, outcomes and KPIs to senior staff, appropriate committees and to the EPSRC. 

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Closing date for applications:Sunday 19th November 2023 (Midnight).

Interviews will take place in person onw/c 27th November 2023..

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All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under- represented in our workforce.