Job Description

The

University of West London (UWL)

is ranked as

41

st

in the UK

in The Guardian University Guide 2026 and is the 1st London modern university in The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. We are also the

Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction

in the National Student Survey 2025*. The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.

A modern university is a university established in 1992, or after. Excluding specialist providers.

Calculated as the average of all questions, using registered populations.

The Department

At UWL, we understand the transformative power of technology and its role in shaping a seamless academic and professional experience. Our IT Services department is dedicated to providing robust, cutting-edge solutions that cater to the diverse needs of our students, faculty, and staff


At the heart of our operations lies a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and innovation. Whether you're troubleshooting an issue, exploring new technologies, or simply aiming to enhance productivity, UWL IT Services is here to support your journey every step of the way


Discover how we can make your time at UWL more efficient, connected, and inspiring. Visit our IT Services portal or reach out to our team to learn more about what we can do for you. Together, let's make technology work for you.

The Role

As a Project Manager you will provide day-to-day management for assigned IT related projects. This will involve driving successful delivery through scoping, managing risks and issues, managing customer expectations, establishing realistic plans and milestones, and facilitating benefits realization.


You will work closely with stakeholders and suppliers to define project scope, manage delivery, and ensure alignment with UWL's standards. The role involves overseeing all phases of the project lifecycle, from planning and documentation to testing, implementation, and closure. You'll be responsible for managing risks, changes, and quality assurance, while ensuring compliance with data protection and change control policies. Strong communication, organisational skills, and experience in project governance are essential.

The Person

The successful candidate will have a degree in a relevant discipline or substantial experience in the field. They should have high-level expertise in deploying and managing IT infrastructure, budget management, and extensive project management skills. The candidate should demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities, a deep understanding of IT disciplines, and strong communication skills.

How to Apply

Please email

hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk

if you need any assistance with the application process.


Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing Monday, 1 December 2025.


For informal enquiries about the position please contact Queenie Poon, IT Admin Assistant, queenie.poon@uwl.ac.uk.

Additional Information

Read more about working at the University of West London at

https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl

This is an excellent way to apply your skills, expand your knowledge and work on a diverse range of projects delivering real value to our users. We are keen to speak to candidates that feel they can really make a difference to the lives of our students, many of whom are first in their families to go into higher education.


We offer a great package of benefits too - from a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and free software (including Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Creative Suite) that you can use at home, the possibility of furthering your academic qualifications, fantastic on-campus facilities including a sports centre, range of cafes and restaurants, and the buzz of a student environment.


At UWL, we believe in building and sustaining a culture of equity and belonging where everyone can thrive.


Our department is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBTQIA+, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.


Please note we do not reimburse travel expenses for job interview.


Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.


This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.


Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.


Previous applicants for this post need not apply again.


We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.


The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.



Department
IT
Location
St Mary's Road
Salary
42,609 to 51,525 per annum
Release Date
Thursday 30 October 2025
Closing Date

Wednesday 19 November 2025
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
IT103