Job Description

Are you interested in early pregnancy and reproductive timing? Or maybe the future of fertility control? Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking a Project Manager to join the School of Social Sciences on a four year contract this Autumn.



We are looking for an enthusiastic Project Manager to support the work of a new research project funded by the Wellcome Trust: 'Contragestive Time: Pregnant Uncertainties in Fertility Control'. This is a part-time (17.5 hours a week), fixed-term contract for over four years, with a salary of 25,857 rising to 30,429 per year.



This project brings together clinicians, social scientists, lawyers, philosophers, humanities scholars and advocates to rethink concepts of early pregnancy and reproductive timing; challenge outdated legal and regulatory frameworks; test the feasibility of new clinical services; and engage with the public and policymakers to shape a more inclusive future for fertility control.



The Project Manager is a pivotal role, leading on the planning and coordination of the project's six research work-packages, and the delivery of their outputs.



You will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Lisa Baraitser, and the co-Investigators based at a number of different universities and partner institutions, as well as with a range of external stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of the project, with responsibility for a wide range of strategic planning, project coordination, and financial tasks.



You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team, contributing to the success of an internationally significant programme of research. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong project coordination skills, communication skills, and a passion for making a difference. We are also seeking an Administrator & Events Co-ordinator role for this project, if you are interested in applying for both www.bbk.ac.uk/jobs



If you are interested in this fixed-term, part-time contract, working at Birkbeck - apply with us today.

Salary and benefits

Actual 25,857 rising to 30,429 per annum 0.5 FTE. (pro-rated 51,713 to 60,858 per annum). Grade 5 on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated London Weighting Allowance.



Benefits of working at Birkbeck: a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector, and being located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.

Contract:

Fixed-term, over 4 year contract January 2026 to April 2030 (exactly 52 months), part-time 0.5 FTE, (17.5 hours a week) hybrid or remote offered with occasional travel to support meetings at university campuses in Sussex, Bristol and Manchester, and to support public engagement events around the UK.



Please submit CV and statement for consideration.

Closing date: Friday 24 October 2025

, interview date: Friday 14 November 2025.

Enquiries:

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Lisa Baraitser, l.baraitser@bbk.ac.uk



If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.




We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. www.bbk.ac.uk/jobs. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.