Job Description

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.
About the Role
This is a fixed term role, ending 30 April 2029.
We are looking for an individual with outstanding organisational and communication skills who is also passionate about making a difference to the planet. You will play a pivotal role in a multi-partner and multi-disciplinary project, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. The project explores the cultural, social, and ecological dimensions of biophilic retrofitting (i.e. integrating 'nature' into buildings) and the role of green infrastructure and retrofitting in helping our cities adapt to climate change. It will identify the regulatory and human-centred challenges that hinder widespread adoption of biophilic design and deliver evidence-based, replicable pathways to biophilic urban adaptation and retrofitting.
The project manager will coordinate a multi-disciplinary team of over 15 academics and societal partners. Specialists in literature, history, creative writing, design, architecture, law, anthropology, psychology and ecology from Swansea University, University College London, and University of Wales Trinity St David, will work with professionals and innovators in construction, social housing, green infrastructure, and nature based solutions. They will develop a 'braided' transdisciplinary approach to their research questions and co-create new research and activities with communities and partners. In addition to the day to day management and coordination of a large team, and the usual risks and resource management, the project manager will be expected to take an active role in supporting and developing the Team-convening principles (developed by the Thrive Project https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/what-is-thrive/ ) which will be adopted and adapted by our co-leaders and collaborators.
The project manager will have excellent interpersonal skills, be adaptable and a great problem solver. They will be able to work locally and potentially with international partners to expand networks and identify new opportunities on behalf of the team, while managing partner expectations and ensuring timelines are and milestones are reached.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
Welsh Language Skills
The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little.
The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.